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

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Materials that allow both visible light and UV light to pass through include certain plastics and quartz. Standard window glass transmits UV-A light but blocks most UV-B and UV-C light unless treated with a special coating. The discussion highlights the interest in finding a solid material that can transmit both types of light without additional coatings. Resources like the International Ultraviolet Association provide insights on glass transmission properties. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for specific materials that meet these optical requirements.
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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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