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- How is it feasible to make a portable device for me to check the UV level at anytime, anywhere
I need to be able to detect and find shelter against the powerful UV radiation outdoors, since measuring devices are expensive and bulky, I decided to consider another method. Fluorescent materials are able to absorb UV light and re-emit as visible light. That gives me an idea to put fluorescent screens on to a pair of goggles. I researched that most glass and plastic are able to block over 90% of ultraviolet radiation, so there is a requirement for a material transparent to UV and able to deflect of absorb visible light, maybe black paper? Then the luminosity could be able to determine the level of UV radiation.
Solar UV mostly comes in the wavelength of 100-400 nanometers, where 315-400 are called UVA or soft UV, then 280-315 are called UVB. Do people have ideas about what types of materials can be used for these wavelengths?
Solar UV mostly comes in the wavelength of 100-400 nanometers, where 315-400 are called UVA or soft UV, then 280-315 are called UVB. Do people have ideas about what types of materials can be used for these wavelengths?