ultraviolet lamp

Tanning salon fixture

An ultraviolet lamp emits light in the ultraviolet spectrum, beyond what human eyes can see.

UV lamps have varied applications: sterilizing surfaces and water, curing adhesives and nail polish, detecting fluorescent materials, and providing therapeutic light for skin conditions.

Tanning beds use UV lamps to darken skin.

Also called UV lamp or black light, though black lights emit only the near-visible end of the UV spectrum.

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electromagnetic spectrum output

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Light beyond visible red

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visibility of light output

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Small directional light for books

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G