Abstract
Krypton‐Chloride (Kr‐Cl) excimer lamps have a peak emission wavelength of 222 nm in the ultraviolet‐C (UV‐C) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Currently Kr‐Cl lamps are the only viable “far‐UV‐C” sources for full‐room inactivation of airborne SARS‐CoV‐2, the virus responsible for the COVID‐19 pandemic1. Commercially available Kr‐Cl excimer lamps can be retro‐fitted to existing room lamp fittings or mounted at ceiling height independently. Other technologies, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), are currently neither efficient nor powerful enough for such a task.
Original language | English |
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Journal | British Journal of Dermatology |
Early online date | 16 Jan 2021 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 16 Jan 2021 |