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Figure 2-8. Transmittance curve of a UV bandpass filter (e.g. SchottDUG11X)."
— UV-induced visible luminescence (UVL) Images
Radiation source:
See UV radiation sources equipped with visible and IR-blocking filters, as described above.
Filter in front of the camera:
Collection of UVL images requires a filter with properties similar to the IDAS-UIBAR filter
(bandpass, c.380-700 nm, see Figure 2-4 for transmittance curve). However, a narrower
bandpass which would also eliminate the parasitic light at c. 420 nm would be preferable. If
unavailable, an additional filter with properties similar to the Schott KV418, which cuts-on at
418 nm (see Figure 2-10 for transmittance curve) could be added to the bandpass to remove
these additional wavelengths.
Kodak WRATTEN 2 Optical Filters’* (particularly the 2E filter) are also very commonly used
as UV-blocking filters in the capture of UVL images. Kodak WRATTEN 2E is a pale yellow
filter which cuts-on at c.430 nm.” Although this would eliminate the parasitic light, its use is
not ideal, as the longer cut-on gives images a yellow cast which must be considered when
Carrying out image calibration. In addition, some studies have suggested that this class of
filters fade with exposure to UV (Figure 2-11) and luminesce slightly when illuminated by
short-wave UV radiation and should be replaced regularly if used."
Version No. 1.0 50 Date : 14/10/2013