Gin-tonic: fluorescence in a cocktail bar

S. Vallmitjana , I. Juvells , A. Carnicer

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Volume

V48 - N2 / 2015 International Year of Light

Reference

105-108

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.7149/OPA.48.2.105

Language

Spanish / Español

Keywords

Fluorescence, Laser, Education in Optics.

Abstract

We introduce a picture for illustrating the fluorescence phenomenon in quinine when illuminated with light of different wavelengths. This is intended to highlight a popular known fact: gin-tonic displays a beautiful cyan-blue color under certain lighting conditions in bars and nightclubs.

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