What Does Ultraviolet Light (UV) Mean?
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that falls under the invisible range of the electromagnetic spectrum and is, therefore, invisible to the naked eye.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that falls under the invisible range of the electromagnetic spectrum and is, therefore, invisible to the naked eye.
Ultraviolet radiation is generally classified in three sub-divisions:
These are distinguished by how energetic the ultraviolet radiation is,
and by the wavelength of the ultraviolet light.
UV light accounts for about 10% of the total light output of the sun. Overexposure to it can cause suntans, freckles, sunburns, and increased risk of skin cancer.