Electromagnetic Spectrum and Ultraviolet Light
http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov/nasa/education/reference/emspec/emspectrum.html
Good, one-page discussion of each of the major wavelength regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum, from radio waves to gamma rays.
http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/ALSTool/EMSpec/EMSpec2.html
This page includes a particularly fine, graphical representation of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Common sources of electromagnetic radiation
for each major wavelength region are also clearly depicted, as are the
relative sizes of the wavelengths themselves.
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/emspectrum.html
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l2/emspectrum.html
These pages, prepared at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, provide an
introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum and discuss how different
regions of that spectrum are used in astronomical observations. The
pages link to an extensive dictionary.
http://www.purchon.com/physics/electromagnetic.htm
Another introductory site that includes a beginner's guide to each major
wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Color and Color Vision
http://www.physics.sfasu.edu/astro/color.html
A good, science-based introduction to the nature and causes of color.
Includes a discussion of the CIE system.
http://www.univie.ac.at/Vergl-Physiologie/www/research/morphretframe.html
Interesting introduction to how different animals, humans included,
perceive colors, and how color vision has evolved over time.
Suppliers of UV equipment and Fluorescent Minerals
For a list click here.
This list is maintained by the Fluorescent Mineral Society. The
presence or absence of any given vendor in this list does not
necessarily reflect the opinion of the Thomas S. Warren Museum of
Fluorescence.
Other Interesting Sites
http://www.uvminerals.org
Official web site of the Fluorescent Mineral Society, an
international organization devoted to a greater understanding of
fluorescence in minerals. The site contains information on society
publications and meetings, the nature of ultraviolet light, and types of
luminescence. Also included are photographs of fluorescent minerals; a
list of publications available through the society; lists of vendors of
ultraviolet lamps, related equipment, and fluorescent minerals; and
advice on collecting, displaying, and photographing fluorescent
minerals.
http://franklin-sterlinghill.com
Site includes information on minerals of the Franklin-Sterling Hill
area, local museums and events, photographs of fluorescent minerals,
photographs from recent mineral shows, a literature guide, and an
extensive list of links to other sites. Of particular note are on-line
versions of two classic texts on the Franklin-Sterling Hill area:
Charles Palache's 1935 U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper, and
Pete J. Dunn's 1995 comprehensive, five-part treatise.
http://franklinmineralmuseum.com
Official web site of the nearby Franklin Mineral Museum.
Contains information on current activities, operating schedule and
exhibit information.
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