What is Beacon's Technology based on?
Curious to learn about what Beacon's continuous disinfection technology is all about? Here is everything you need to know about Far-UVC 222 nm
UV, or ultraviolet light, is part of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). The EMS is measured in wavelengths, and is the general name given to the known range of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. One wavelength is the horizontal distance between two peaks of the wave. Those wavelengths are measured in nanometers. Visible light--the light we see--ranges from approximately 400-700nm wavelength. This includes light like fluorescent bulbs, halogen bulbs, and multi-colored LEDs.
There are three types of ultraviolet light, and they are all invisible to the human eye. Their wavelengths range from 100-400nm. The third type is where our continuous disinfection technology was born.
Type 3: UVC Light (100-280nm)
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UVC rays have the shortest wavelengths of the ultraviolet spectrum
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All UVC rays are absorbed by the Earth’s ozone layer, so it does not reach our planet’s surface.
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UVC can be created artificially to kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
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Far-UVC is a subset of UVC spectrum at 200-230nm
What makes Far-UVC 222nm so special?
Far-UVC is a small subset of wavelengths in the UVC spectrum that includes 200-230nm. Far-UVC is unlike the standard germicidal UVC spectrum (254nm) that has traditionally been tested and currently commercially available.
Far-UVC, specifically 222nm, has been shown to not penetrate the outer layers of our skin and eyes. The International Ultraviolet Association depicts the differences between UVC, UVB, and UVA and how far these different wavelengths will affect people below:
Our patented secret sauce lies in how we're able to control and power the frequency of Far-UVC 222 nm light emitted for consistent, continuous disinfection.
Far-UVC, 222nm, has been proven effective in a multitude of studies. One prominent researcher in this area, Dr. David Brenner from Columbia, gave a TED talk about the benefits of Far-UVC against pathogens like coronaviruses and the flu. If you'd like to read more into the science on the safety and efficacy of 222nm, we have several studies and reports on Far-UVC posted here.
