Photoluminescence

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Luminescence caused by visible, infra-red or ultra-violet radiation. The emitted radiation is of longer wavelength than the exciting radiation.

Reference: C.I.E. (modified)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)