UV 101: Overview of Ultraviolet Disinfection
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UV 101: Overview of Ultraviolet Disinfection
- Author:
Kari Sholtes, Richard Simons, Sara E. Beck, Babak Adeli, Zhe Sun
Light can be described as both a particle and a wave, a phenomenon known as wave-particle duality. As a particle, massless photons carry light energy throughout the universe UV light is commonly used for disinfecting water, air, and surfaces; however, the wavelengths that are most effective at inactivating microbes are also considered damaging to human skin and eyes. This article gives an overview, for a general audience, of UV disinfection.
