Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 21 - Optical Properties - Questions and Problems - Page 867: 21.23a

Answer

Luminescence is the emission of light by certain materials when they are relatively cooled. It can be compared to light emitted from incandescent bodies such as burning wood or coal, molten iron and wire heated by an electric current.

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Luminescence is the emission of light by certain materials when they are relatively cooled. It can be compared to light emitted from incandescent bodies such as burning wood or coal, molten iron and wire heated by an electric current.
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