How does UV light pass a glass bulb?

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UV light does not penetrate standard glass due to its inability to transmit high-energy photons, which is demonstrated by the constant charge on a metal plate when covered with glass. However, quartz glass is used in UV lamps because it allows these high-energy photons to pass through. This distinction is crucial for applications involving the Photoelectric Effect, where UV light is necessary to charge an electroscope. The discussion highlights the importance of material choice in the transmission of UV light. Understanding these properties is essential for effective use of UV light in various scientific and practical applications.
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A classic example in order to demonstrate the Photoelectric Effect, is to charge a metal plate (by electrons) connected to an electroscope and observe how the charge decreases when lightning by UV light. When put a pane of glass in front of the metal plate, we observe that the charge remains constant, i.e the high energy photons from the UV lamp do not pass the glass. But how do the high energy photons pass the lamp bulb, made of glass?
 
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After some research through internet I found out they use quartz glass instead of normal one so the UV light can pass through it.
 

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