High School Is there a material that allows visible light and UV light to pass through?

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SUMMARY

Quartz is a material that allows both visible light and UV light to pass through, making it suitable for applications requiring transparency to these wavelengths. Standard window glass permits UV-A light to pass while blocking nearly all UV-B and UV-C light, necessitating a special coating for complete UV filtration. Plastics are also mentioned as potential materials that can transmit both visible and UV light. The International Ultraviolet Association provides detailed information on the transmission properties of these materials.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of optical properties of materials
  • Familiarity with UV light classifications (UV-A, UV-B, UV-C)
  • Knowledge of material science, specifically regarding glass and plastics
  • Basic research skills for sourcing material specifications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the optical transmission properties of fused quartz
  • Explore the differences between UV transparent glass and standard window glass
  • Investigate various plastics that allow UV light transmission
  • Learn about coatings that block UV light in glass applications
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This discussion is beneficial for material scientists, optical engineers, and anyone involved in applications requiring UV and visible light transmission, such as in lighting, photography, or scientific instrumentation.

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Is there a material that allows visible light and uv light to pass through?

Edit: A physical material
 
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Furno said:
Is there a material that allows visible light and uv light to pass through?
Air?
 
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Is there a physical material that allows both to pass through?
 
You mean a solid? Some plastics can transmit both, I gather. Googling "UV transparent glass" turned up some hits. Why do you want to know?
 
Ibix said:
You mean a solid? Some plastics can transmit both, I gather. Googling "UV transparent glass" turned up some hits. Why do you want to know?
Yes please.
 
Furno said:
Is there a physical material that allows both to pass through?

Quartz
 
hutchphd said:
Quartz
Can visible light pass through quartz as well?
 
Ordinary window glass passes UV. Such glass requires a special coating to block UV.
 
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sysprog said:
Ordinary window glass passes UV. Such glass requires a special coating to block UV.
Is there a way to not have the coating?
 
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https://technicalglass.com/fused_quartz_transmission/

How hard is that?
 
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hutchphd said:
https://technicalglass.com/fused_quartz_transmission/

How hard is that?
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hutchphd said:
How hard is that?
Information searches are an acquired skill. It's one of the things that PF can help with.
 
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