Bluray Laser, Zinc, Sulfur, and Phosphorescence.

3,589 views · Published 10 October 2009 · 2:22 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: Bill Gilmour · 2009 · Science & Technology

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A 310mW bluray is used to ignite a zinc/sulfur mixture, producing zinc sulfide. The same bluray is then used to irradiate the zinc sulfide, causing it to exhibit phosphorescence. A green glow can be seen.

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