UV security applications are UV fluorescent inspection processes which will detect invisible/UV revealing markings, smart water evidence and counterfeits.
Revelation relies on illumination of the target area with a UV blacklight source. This represents a section of the overall electromagnetic spectrum of light which extends from the blue end of the visible (405 nm) to the UV-A / UV-B boundary (320 nm).
UV blacklight illuminated areas for drug use prevention is also finding increased use and acceptance in public amenities. This ensures difficulty in identifying veins and hence drug users are much less likely to self administer injections under these conditions.