Vacuum Ultraviolet Light

Vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) light refers to ultraviolet radiation with very short wavelengths, typically between 10 and 200 nanometers. Because this type of light is strongly absorbed by air and most materials, it must be generated and used in a vacuum or special environments. VUV light is important in scientific and industrial applications such as sterilization, photolithography in electronics manufacturing, and studying materials. Its high energy can break chemical bonds and induce ionization, making it useful for precise surface analysis and advanced technological processes.