Ultraviolet Radiation

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M Luckiesh

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of medicine; Light (optics); Nuclear chemistry, photochemistry & radiation

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""Ultraviolet Radiation"" is a foundational scientific study exploring the properties, measurement, and diverse applications of ultraviolet rays. Written by the renowned lighting researcher M. Luckiesh, this work provides a systematic analysis of the short-wave radiation that lies beyond the visible spectrum. The text delves into the physical characteristics of these rays, examining their sources in both natural sunlight and various artificial means, such as mercury-vapor and carbon-arc lamps.

The volume offers an in-depth look at the chemical and biological effects of ultraviolet energy, covering its role in hygiene, medicine, and industrial processes. Luckiesh meticulously details the phenomena of fluorescence and the physiological impacts of light on living tissues, which were areas of burgeoning interest in the early twentieth century. By bridging the gap between pure physics and practical application, ""Ultraviolet Radiation"" serves as an important historical record of the scientific community's growing understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum. It remains a significant text for readers interested in the history of optics, photobiology, and the evolution of radiant energy research.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: M Luckiesh
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9781026059753
ISBN 10: 1026059755
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active