"Photoluminescence" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Photoluminescence is a type of luminescence that occurs when a substance absorbs light and then re-emits it, often with a different wavelength. This process typically involves the excitation of electrons from a lower energy state to a higher energy state, followed by their relaxation to a lower energy state, releasing energy in the form of light.Photoluminescence can be produced by a wide range of materials, including liquids, gases, and solids, and can occur over a range of time scales, from very short times (e.g. fluorescence) to much longer times (e.g. phosphorescence).