Source Based Discrepancies in UV Meter Calibrations

by David Mendoza

Volume 16:4, Oct-Dec 2009

The errors associated with the calibration of broad band UV meters based on the light source used during calibration are well documented but appear to not be very well known. With the proliferation of UV meters used for several industry applications ranging from everything including tanning booths, semiconductor photolithography, solar radiation measurements, and UV curing, it is becoming increasingly important to understand the design, correct application, and calibration of these instruments.

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