Bedtime reading on UVB

dirtyoldb · Apr 24, 2020

A UV-B-specific signaling component orchestrates plant UV protection

UV-B radiation in sunlight has diverse effects on humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. UV-B can cause damage to molecules and cells, and consequently organisms need to protect against and repair UV damage to survive in sunlight. In plants, low nondamaging levels of UV-B stimulate...

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dirtyoldb · May 30, 2020

13 mW operation of a 295–310 nm AlGaN UV-B LED with a p-AlGaN transparent contact layer for real world applications

Smart, high-power ultraviolet (UV)-B light-emitting diode (LED) light sources are demanded for both medical and agricultural applications, including vitamin D3 production in human skin (294–304 nm), immunotherapy (310 nm), cancer therapy (295–310 nm) and enriching phytochemicals in plants (310...

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dirtyoldb · May 30, 2020

Transparent Material Considerations for UV Optics in Horticultural Lighting Applications

Advancements in UV LED technology have begun changing the horticultural lighting landscape. Research is still ongoing to discover the extent of benefits and best practices of using UV light in horticulture. Using optics in tandem with UV LED light systems can help reach performance goals and...

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Bedtime reading on UVB

dirtyoldb

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A UV-B-specific signaling component orchestrates plant UV protection

dirtyoldb

Well-Known Member

13 mW operation of a 295–310 nm AlGaN UV-B LED with a p-AlGaN transparent contact layer for real world applications

dirtyoldb

Well-Known Member

Transparent Material Considerations for UV Optics in Horticultural Lighting Applications