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  1. Fluorescence - Wikipedia

    Fluorescence has many practical applications, including mineralogy, gemology, medicine, chemical sensors (fluorescence spectroscopy), fluorescent labelling, dyes, biological …

  2. Fluorescence | Emission, Excitation & Photochemistry | Britannica

    Dec 26, 2025 · Fluorescence, emission of electromagnetic radiation, usually visible light, caused by excitation of atoms in a material, which then reemit almost immediately (within about 10−8 …

  3. Fluorescence Definition and Examples - Science Notes and Projects

    Apr 5, 2023 · Fluorescence is a phenomenon where certain materials rapidly (around 10 -8 seconds) emit light when they are exposed to specific types of electromagnetic radiation, …

  4. ZEISS Microscopy Online Campus | Microscopy Basics | Fluorescence ...

    Fluorescence is the property of some atoms and molecules to absorb light at a particular wavelength and to subsequently emit light of longer wavelength after a brief interval, termed …

  5. Fluorescence Fundamentals - Thermo Fisher Scientific - US

    Fluorescence is the result of a 3-stage process that occurs in certain molecules (e.g., polyaromatic hydrocarbons) called fluorophores.

  6. What Is Fluorescence and How Does It Work? - ScienceInsights

    Nov 24, 2025 · Fluorescence is a type of photoluminescence, described as the temporary absorption of light energy by a substance followed by the immediate re-emission of that …

  7. Basics of fluorescence guide - Abcam

    What is fluorescence? Fluorescence is a light signal detected when a chemical compound called a fluorophore absorbs energy at a specific wavelength, causing it to become excited.

  8. fluorescence | Photonics Dictionary | Photonics Marketplace

    Fluorescence is a type of luminescence, which is the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation. Specifically, fluorescence involves the …

  9. Basic Concepts in Fluorescence - Life Science

    Basic Concepts in Fluorescence Fluorescence is a member of the ubiquitous luminescence family of processes in which susceptible molecules emit light from electronically excited states …

  10. What Is Fluorescence and How Does It Work? - Biology Insights

    Jul 25, 2025 · Fluorescence describes a natural phenomenon where certain substances absorb light and then almost immediately re-emit it as a visible glow. This process involves the …