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Radiation would perhaps be better pictured with a light blue glow (Cherenkov radiation). The green glow used in pop culture has its origin in the widespread us
by _ntka 2y ago
Radiation would perhaps be better pictured with a light blue glow (Cherenkov radiation).
The green glow used in pop culture has its origin in the widespread use of radium paint to achieve a glow-in-the-dark effect (e.g. on watch faces) in the early 20th century. I still own a radium watch. The paint was always fluorescent green. And it did glow.
- BoxOfRain 2y agoIsn’t it usually the phosphor that wears out rather than the radium decaying that stops them glowing? Would it be possible for someone with the correct safety equipment to apply a new layer of fluorescent paint?
- cyberax 2y agoIt's possible, but it's a bad idea, unless you just want it for display in a sealed case. If you want a sane version, get modern tritium-based glowing capsules.