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Record 1 2003-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Lighting
DEF

Luminescence that continues for a considerable time after cessation of the exciting irradiation.

OBS

phosphorescence: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Éclairage
DEF

Luminescence qui persiste un temps considérable après l'arrêt de l'irradiation d'excitation.

OBS

phosphorescence : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
  • Iluminación
DEF

Tipo de luminiscencia en la que la emisión de radiación por excitación de un material cristalino o líquido tiene lugar tras la incidencia de la radiación.

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