The sun is by far the strongest source of ultraviolet radiation in our environment. Solar emissions include visible light, heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Just as visible light consists of different colours that become apparent in a rainbow, the UV radiation spectrum is divided into three regions called UVA, UVB and UVC.
Raising awareness on ultraviolet radiation Small amounts of ultraviolet (UV) radiation are essential to produce vitamin D in people, yet overexposure to sunlight may result in acute and chronic health effects on the skin, eye and immune system.
Engineers from UNSW have created a worldwide UV radiation map for solar panels, highlighting major differences in exposure depending on climate and mounting systems. Their new global study has ...
Researchers in Australia have developed a new laser-based technique that allows them to observe in real time how ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages silicon solar cells and how they can naturally ...
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation covers the wavelength range of 100–400 nm, which is a higher frequency and lower wavelength than visible light. UV radiation comes naturally from the sun, but it can also be created by artificial sources used in industry, commerce and recreation.
Starlust on MSN: Ultraviolet radiation from stellar flares might increase chances for life around small stars
Ultraviolet radiation from stellar flares might increase chances for life around small stars
Researchers at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) have investigated the stability against UV exposure of three types of mainstream solar cell technologies – ...