Lighting - Artificial

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Description

Light derived from any source other than Sunlight.  It should be noted that Radiation-shielded Full Spectrum Fluorescent Light, although classified as Artificial light closely emulates the effects and appearance of Sunlight.

 

Toxic Effects of Most Forms of Artificial Lighting

The toxic effects described below do not apply to Radiation-shielded Full Spectrum Fluorescent Light.

 

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Rooms illuminated by Artificial Light may deprive the body of the beneficial effects of exposure to Sunlight (full spectrum light).

 

Types of Artificial Light

 Fluorescent Lighting

 Incandescent Light

 

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