Mechanoluminescence

Mechanoluminescence is light emission resulting from any mechanical action on a solid. It can be produced through ultrasound, or through other means.

  • Electrochemiluminescence is the emission induced by an electrochemical stimulus.
  • Fractoluminescence is caused by stress that results in the formation of fractures, that in turn yield light.
  • Piezoluminescence is caused by pressure that results in elastic deformation and large polarization from the piezoelectric effect.[1]
  • Sonoluminescence is the emission of short bursts of light from imploding bubbles in a liquid when excited by sound.
  • Triboluminescence is nominally caused by rubbing, but sometimes occurs because of resulting fractoluminescence. It is often used as a synonym.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "IUPAC Gold Book: Piezoluminescence".
  2. ^ "IUPAC Gold Book: Triboluminescence".

External links

  • Ultrasound Generates Intense Mechanoluminescence