For Ultraviolet Radiation we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Climatology, Explosives, Health, Horse Health, Lymphoma, Nuclear, Physical Geography, Satellite Meteorology, Science and Skin Cancer.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Climatology)

Radiation having a wavelength shorter than wavelengths of visible light and longer than those of X rays

Ultraviolet Radiation (Explosives)

Ultraviolet radiation is invisible Electromagnetic Radiation with frequencies (about 1015 to 1018 Hz) between that of visible violet light and X rays; it ranges in wavelength from about 400 to 4 nanometers. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be detected by the Fluorescence it induces in certain substances and by its blackening of photographic film. Most of the UV component of sunlight is absorbed by the Ozone layer of the atmosphere. UV radiation can also be produced artificially in arc lamps. Vitamin D in humans is produced by the action of UV radiation on ergosterol, a substance present in the human skin.
Ultraviolet radiation is invisible Electromagnetic Radiation with frequencies (about 1015 to 1018 Hz) between that of visible violet light and X rays; it ranges in wavelength from about 400 to 4 nanometers. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be detected by the Fluorescence it induces in certain substances and by its blackening of photographic film. Most of the UV component of sunlight is absorbed by the Ozone layer of the atmosphere. UV radiation can also be produced artificially in arc lamps. Vitamin D in humans is produced by the action of UV radiation on ergosterol, a substance present in the human skin.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Health)

Invisible rays that come from the sun. Ultraviolet radiation can damage the skin and cause melanoma and other types of skin cancer.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Horse Health)

High-energy radiation existing beyond the violet region of the electromagnetic spectrum; ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun are responsible for a number of effects on the skin, including tanning, burning, and activation of vitamin D.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Lymphoma)

A form of high-energy radiation used in the treatment of cancer.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Nuclear)

Electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths between the visible part of the spectrum and x-rays.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Physical Geography)

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 0.1 and 0.4 micrometers (µm).

Ultraviolet Radiation (Satellite Meteorology)

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between approximately .2 to .4 microns.

Ultraviolet Radiation (Science)

A form of light energy, coming primarily from the sun, that is higher in energy than visible light energy

Ultraviolet Radiation (Skin Cancer)

Invisible rays that come from the sun. UV radiation can damage the skin and cause melanoma and other types of skin cancer.

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