Fluorescence

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Spooky Horse Chestnut Fluorescence!

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2 Minute ReadHappy Halloween! Since Halloween is fast approaching 👻 I thought I would publish this seasonal post on the strange and eery properties of the Horse Chestnut tree that anyone can try. To see what I mean, take a look at this short video… https://www.youtube.com/embed/bw3cqeBmha4?feature=share So what is going on here? This strange fluorescent emanation is […]

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Fluorescence

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9 Minute ReadWhat is Fluorescence? Before we can consider what is fluorescence in scientificterms, we must mention the general process of luminescence. Luminescence is defined as any emission of light (electromagnetic or ionizing radiation) from any substance that is NOT caused by thermal heating of that substance. Yes, I know, that sounds a bit dry. Scientific definitions

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