The emission of visible radiation by peeling adhesive tape

Authors

Evan Constable, University of WollongongFollow
Yunfei Hu, University of Wollongong
J. Horvat, University of WollongongFollow
Roger A. Lewis, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

29901

Publication Details

Constable, E., Hu, Y., Horvat, J. & Lewis, R. A. (2009). The emission of visible radiation by peeling adhesive tape. Condensed Matter and Materials Meeting (pp. 1-4). Wagga Wagga, Australia: Charles Sturt University.

Abstract

We have observed the emission of visible radiation on peeling adhesive tape from a spool. We have found that there is a fluctuation of light intensity in phase with the rotation of the spool from which the tape is being unwound. We have further found that the amount of light emitted initially increases as the unwinding speed is increased, then decreases at higher speeds.