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UV emissions from low energy artificial light sources
Author(s) -
Fenton Leona,
Moseley Harry
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
photodermatology, photoimmunology and photomedicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.736
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1600-0781
pISSN - 0905-4383
DOI - 10.1111/phpp.12094
Subject(s) - light emitting diode , ultraviolet , ultraviolet radiation , artificial light , radiation , optoelectronics , fluorescence , light source , materials science , environmental science , ultraviolet light , optics , physics , chemistry , illuminance , radiochemistry
Summary Energy efficient light sources have been introduced across E urope and many other countries world wide. The most common of these is the Compact Fluorescent Lamp ( CFL ), which has been shown to emit ultraviolet ( UV ) radiation. Light Emitting Diodes ( LEDs ) are an alternative technology that has minimal UV emissions. This brief review summarises the different energy efficient light sources available on the market and compares the UV levels and the subsequent effects on the skin of normal individuals and those who suffer from photodermatoses.