Is Ultraviolet Light Really 'Beyond' Violet Light?

[roxxyroxx]

Ultraviolet light question??

why is the term "ultraviolet light" misleading?
is it because it is more on the violet end of the spectrum than violet light?
any help please?

 

[S_Happens]

The term is not misleading at all. A simple definition of "ultra," and search of "ultraviolet light," should make it clear that the term is quite concise.

 

[mgb_phys]

Ultra- is a prefix from Latin that means "beyond." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_(disambiguation )