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Type: 
Journal
Description: 
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. The sun is our primary natural source of UV radiation. The strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation is expressed as Solar UV Index (UVI). UV-A (320–400 nm) and UV-B (290–320 nm) rays mostly contribute to UVI. UV-B is typically the most destructive form of UV radiation because it has enough energy to cause photochemical damage to cellular DNA. Also overexposure to UV-A rays, although these are less energetic than UV-B photons, has been associated with toughening of the skin, suppression of the immune system, and cataract formation. The use of preventive measures to decrease sunlight UV radiation absorption is fundamental to reduce acute and irreversible health diseases to skin, eyes and immune system. In this perspective UV sensors able to monitor in a monolithic and compact chip the UV Index and relative UV-A and …
Publisher: 
IOP Publishing
Publication date: 
13 Oct 2016
Authors: 

M Mazzillo, Antonella Sciuto, Giovanni Mannino, L Renna, N Costa, P Badalà

Biblio References: 
Volume: 11 Issue: 10 Pages: P10010
Origin: 
Journal of Instrumentation