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Ultraviolet

UV with tonic water and fluorescein

Ultraviolet becomes visible when it makes things fluoresceTonic water under ultraviolet (UV) glows blue due to the Quinine content. Fluorescein glows green. “Continue reading” to see the effects of UV and the ways it is created. 10 photos and links. Continue reading

Gamma Radiation

Geiger Counterwith Gamma radiation 108,000 CPM

Uranium ore (Yellowcake) emits gamma radiation. The Geiger counter reads 108,000 CPM through the plastic of the container.
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