Kitchen Spectroscopy: Shining a (UV) Light on Everyday Objects.

Matter

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA.

Published: June 2020

Fluorescent objects often lead to a sense of joy and intrigue. While the current COVID-19 pandemic limits the synthesis of "glowy things" like quantum dots, many household objects fluoresce, providing an opportunity to brighten your day while learning fundamental chemistry.

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