What is the name of this light

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In summary, the conversation started with someone asking about a light that appeared in a video they were watching. Another user identified it as a glow stick, and provided a link for more information. The conversation then turned to discussing the different types of glow sticks and how they work, including a comparison to radioluminescence. Finally, one of the users commented on how surreal the initial discussion was.
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Please look at this video..



Exactly after 1 hour 39 minute. Look at that rod like thing, the actor breaks that rod on his knee, then shake it. then it lights..

My question is, what is the name of that light??

How does it work??

Is there any chemical reaction??

Please answer soon...
 
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Thanx for the help...
 
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whyonlyme said:
Exactly after 1 hour 39 minute. Look at that rod like thing, the actor breaks that rod on his knee, then shake it. then it lights..

My question is, what is the name of that light??

How does it work??

PhizKid said:

whyonlyme said:
Thanx for the help...

This was surreal.
 
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FlexGunship said:
This was surreal.

Not more surreal than seeing FlexGunship posting out of the blue in a random thread.
 
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Hey Flex!
 
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Borek said:
Not more surreal than seeing FlexGunship posting out of the blue in a random thread.
Surreal and clever.

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/004/cache/blue-footed-booby_473_600x450.jpg
 
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Got to love boobies!
 
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BTW, glow-sticks can come in small jewelry sized capsules, larger versions that can be worn around the neck or as pendents, etc.
 
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Glow sticks use the process of Chemiluminescence

588px-Knicklichter.jpg


as opposed to Radioluminescence

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c4/GTLS.JPG/640px-GTLS.JPG

Radium_Dial.jpg
 
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Borek said:
Not more surreal than seeing FlexGunship posting out of the blue in a random thread.

Evo said:
Hey Flex!

Hey Borek, Evo. The original discussion was so surreal that it snapped me right out of the ether and onto the forum.
 

1. What is the name of this light?

The name of this light is dependent on its source and characteristics. It could be natural light from the sun, artificial light from a light bulb, or specialized light such as UV or infrared light.

2. How is light produced?

Light is produced through the emission of electromagnetic radiation from a source. This can happen through processes such as incandescence, fluorescence, or bioluminescence.

3. What is the speed of light?

The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum. This is considered to be the fastest speed possible in the universe.

4. What is the visible light spectrum?

The visible light spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. It ranges from red to violet and includes all the colors of the rainbow.

5. How does light interact with matter?

Light can interact with matter in a variety of ways, including absorption, reflection, refraction, and scattering. These interactions determine how we perceive and experience light in our daily lives.

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