Yes, it is possible for a visible light wavelength to cause an object to fluoresce and re-emit light in the visible light wavelength. This phenomenon is known as fluorescence.
Fluorescence occurs when a material absorbs photons of a particular wavelength, typically in the ultraviolet (UV) or shorter-wavelength visible light range, and then re-emits photons at a longer wavelength within the visible light range. This re-emission of light is what gives the material its characteristic fluorescent glow.
When visible light of a specific wavelength interacts with certain substances or molecules, it can excite their electrons to higher energy levels. These excited electrons are unstable and quickly return to their original, lower energy levels, releasing the excess energy in the form of emitted light. The emitted light typically has a longer wavelength and thus falls within the visible light spectrum.
It's worth noting that not all materials exhibit fluorescence, and the specific wavelength of light required to induce fluorescence varies depending on the material. Different fluorescent substances have different absorption and emission spectra, meaning they absorb light at specific wavelengths and emit light at different wavelengths.
Fluorescence is widely used in various fields, including scientific research, medicine, forensics, and lighting technology. Examples include fluorescent dyes used in biological imaging, fluorescent markers for DNA sequencing, and fluorescent materials for creating energy-efficient lighting.