Bioluminescence, Fluorescence and phosphorescence: I love using science to show things in a new light.
Fluorescence is when there is no change in electron spin and is short lived (for example, seeing glow under a UV light, but not when the UV light is removed).
Phosphorescence involves a change in electron spin and continues after excitation source is removed (such as the glow-in-the-dark stars on a child's bedroom ceiling).
In addition, this collection has bioluminescence, which is caused by biochemical reactions to create glow (such as fireflies).
Fluorescence is when there is no change in electron spin and is short lived (for example, seeing glow under a UV light, but not when the UV light is removed).
Phosphorescence involves a change in electron spin and continues after excitation source is removed (such as the glow-in-the-dark stars on a child's bedroom ceiling).
In addition, this collection has bioluminescence, which is caused by biochemical reactions to create glow (such as fireflies).
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