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Record 1 2009-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Chemistry
  • Photoengraving
DEF

Light of a wavelength capable of producing a photographic effect.

OBS

Generally speaking the shorter the wavelengths the more highly actinic is the radiation. The term actinic light usually refers to the blue, violet and near ultra-violet (invisible) radiations which bring about photochemical reactions.

OBS

For example, the light used in photographic platemaking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Chimie
  • Photogravure
DEF

Lumière provoquant une réaction chimique chez les substances photosensibles [...]

OBS

Lumière utilisée en photogravure, par exemple.

OBS

Une lumière actinique est plus riche en rayons de courte longueur d'onde : violets et ultraviolets.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Óptica
  • Química
  • Fotograbado
DEF

Luz de la zona azul a ultravioleta (onda corta).

OBS

Muy activa con el material fotosensible.

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