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fosforescência

phosphorescence no pl

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He demonstrated that cathode rays travel in straight lines and produce phosphorescence and heat when they strike certain materials. en.wikipedia.org

This physical process differs from fluorescence, phosphorescence, and other forms of luminescence, in which a material emits light. en.wikipedia.org

Whenever dioxygen (input 1) is present, the system is quenched and no phosphorescence is observed (output 0). en.wikipedia.org

However, this process is not one of phosphorescence. en.wikipedia.org

It is dimly lit by a mysterious phosphorescence known as the death-fire. en.wikipedia.org

Half an hour later, the first mate saw a white line, which he disregarded on the assumption that it was phosphorescence in the water. en.wikipedia.org

For phosphorescence, absorbed photons undergoe intersystem crossing where they enter into a state with altered spin multiplicity (see term symbol), usually a triplet state. en.wikipedia.org

He wrote many articles on spectroscopy, phosphorescence and diffraction. en.wikipedia.org

He is also known for his work in luminescence and phosphorescence. en.wikipedia.org

Fluorescent activity is a short term or rapid emission response, unlike phosphorescence, which is a delayed emission. en.wikipedia.org

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