Glossary Technical Theatre / Term
(ultra-violet, uv, black-light) Short wavelength source of light at the end of the visible light electromagnetic spectrum which causes specially treated materials to fluoresce on an otherwise blackened stage. Used for special effect and for lighting onstage technical areas (eg Fly Floors). Ultraviolet sources designed for stage use are known as Black Light sources and have all harmful radiations filtered out.
Permanent link Ultra Violet - Creation date 2020-05-31