Ultraviolet Radiation Group 5

ULTRAVIOLET
RADIATION
Table of contents
01 02 03
Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Radiation Types of
Radiation Discovery Ultraviolet
Radiation
04 05 06
Ultraviolet
Radiation Applications/ Effects on
Characteristics Uses Living things
and Properties
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1 Ultraviolet
Radiation
What is
Ultraviolet Radiation?
 Ultraviolet Radiation is the
portion of the
electromagnetic spectrum
extending from the violet,
or short-wavelength, end of
the visible light range to
the X-ray region.
How is Ultraviolet Radiation produced?
Ultraviolet radiation is produced by

high-temperature surfaces, such as
the Sun’s, in a continuous spectrum
and by atomic excitation in a gaseous
discharge tube as a discrete
spectrum of wavelengths.
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What is ultraviolet radiation used for?
Ultraviolet radiation is useful as both
a research tool and a sterilizing
technique. It can also be used in
fluorescent lamps, which are a more
energy-efficient form of artificial
lighting compared with incandescent
lamps. 6
Examples of ultraviolet radiation.
-Sunlight, which is the greatest source of UV radiation
-Disinfectants, water purification, sterilization, and curing
of inks and resins, which use UV radiation to kill bacteria
and viruses
-UV lamps, arc welding, and mercury vapor lamps, which
are man-made sources of UV radiation
-Production of vitamin D, phototherapy, and tanning,
which use UV radiation to affect the skin
-Astronomy, which uses UV radiation to study stars and
galaxies
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Ultraviolet
Radiation discovery
DISCOVERY
Ultraviolet light was discovered by Johann
Wilhelm Ritter in 1801 when he noticed that
invisible light beyond the optical region of the
electromagnetic spectrum darkened silver
chloride. He split sunlight using a prism and
then measured the relative darkening of the
chemical as a function of wavelength. The
region just beyond the optical violet region
produced the most darkening, and hence was
eventually christened ‘ultra’violet.
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Types of Ultraviolet
Radiation
Types of Ultraviolet Radiation
• ULTRAVIOLET A • ULTRAVIOLET B
(UVA) (UVB)
• ULTRAVIOLET C
(UVC)
Ultraviolet Radiation A
• UVA Rays.
The sun is the main source of all UV rays on
earth. However, man-made sources of UVA
rays can include lights made to mimic sunlight
for therapy or tanning purposes. UVA rays can
be deflected off the skin by using sunscreen
with an SPF of 30 or greater.
Ultraviolet Radiation B
• UVB Rays.
The earth’s ozone layer prevents some UVB
rays from reaching the earth’s surface.
However, it does not stop all UVB rays, which
can penetrate the skin deeper than UVA rays.
Luckily UVB rays cannot pass through glass,
so you are protected from UVB rays when in
the car or at home. Sunscreen of SPF 30 or
greater also will deflect UVB rays.
Ultraviolet Radiation C
• UVC Rays.
UVC rays come from the sun, but the earth’s
ozone layer prevents all UVC rays from reaching
the earth’s surface. Man-made sources of
radiation, however, such as lights, welding
torches, or lasers also can emit UVC rays. UVC
rays cannot penetrate the skin as deeply as UVA
or UVB, but UVC rays can be particularly harmful
to the eyes. Never look directly at a UVC light
source.
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Ultraviolet
Radiation
Characteristics
and Properties
Ultraviolet Radiation Characteristics
• Ultraviolet waves are electromagnetic waves.

• Ultraviolet waves range from 10 nm to 400 nm in
terms of frequency.
• Ultraviolet waves have frequencies higher than
visible light.
• Energy per photon for ultraviolet waves is about 3
eV to 124 eV.
Ultraviolet Radiation Characteristics
• The wavelength of ultraviolet waves is shorter

than visible light wavelengths.
• The frequency of ultraviolet waves is higher than
visible light frequencies.
• Ultraviolet radiation has higher energy than visible
light, which means it has the potential to cause
more damage to living organisms and materials.
Ultraviolet Radiation Properties
• Ultraviolet waves have a wavelength of 10-

nm to 400-nm.
• Ultraviolet light has shorter wavelengths
than visible light.
• UV rays can be blocked by thick clouds.
Ultraviolet Radiation Properties
• In hospitals and laboratories, UV light is

utilized to sterilize surfaces.
• The near-ultraviolet spectrum is the most
similar to visible light.
• -Between the near and extreme ultraviolet
zones is the far ultraviolet
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Applications
Ultraviolet Radiation Applications
• Water Purification
• Forgery Detection
• Vitamin D Synthesis
• Skin Treatment
• Air Purification
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Effects on living
things
Ultraviolet Radiation Effects on living
things
• Decreased stratospheric ozone allows more
harmful UVB to reach the Earth’s surface and
cause DNA damage in plants and animals.
• Excessive UV-B inhibits the growth processes
of almost all green plants, which may lead to
a loss of plant species and reduce global food
supply.
Ultraviolet Radiation Effects on living
things
• Increased exposure to UV-B radiation has
specific effects on human health, crops,
terrestrial ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems,
and biogeochemical cycles.
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ULTRAVIOLET

Ultraviolet radiation is produced by

• Ultraviolet waves are electromagnetic waves.

• The wavelength of ultraviolet waves is shorter

• Ultraviolet waves have a wavelength of 10-

• In hospitals and laboratories, UV light is

Blessie Zyren Harmony Grace Jaretch Mije

Kent Josh Balasoto Franz Lawrence

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