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Phosphorescence

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Phosphorescence is a type of photoluminescence related to fluorescence. It occurs when a material absorbs light or electromagnetic radiation and then re-emits it over a longer period. Unlike fluorescence, which involves the immediate re-emission of light (typically within nanoseconds), phosphorescence involves a delayed re-emission that can last from microseconds to several hours or even days.

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Phosphorescence by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated 2025-07-16
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