mechanically excited, e.g. triboluminescence

Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light > Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light > mechanically excited, e.g. triboluminescence

Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light (G01N3/00 - G01N19/00 take precedence) > Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light > mechanically excited, e.g. triboluminescence