What field of study is phosphorescence a part of?
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Phosphorescence is a type of luminescence that occurs when a substance absorbs energy in the form of ultraviolet light or visible light and then releases that energy in the form of light over a longer period of time. Phosphorescence is caused by the excitation of electrons in a molecule, which then release their energy in the form of light.
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