When we activate a cell phone screen, an LED flashlight, or a device that glows in the dark, the microscopic event is light emission or luminescence. This phenomenon occurs when a material absorbs energy, exciting its electrons. When these electrons return to their ground state, they release that absorbed energy, which is then transformed into light.
The National Agency for Research and Development (ANID)'s Fondecyt Regular competition, a primary source of research funding in Chile, empowers researchers to pursue high-impact projects across diverse disciplines. In its 2025 call, the University of Santiago secured funding for 31 projects across various knowledge areas, placing it fourth nationally and third among public universities.
The Fondecyt Regular program, promoted by the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID), is one of the main sources of funding for research in Chile, allowing researchers to develop high-impact projects in various disciplines. In its 2025 call, Universidad de Santiago was awarded 31 projects in different areas of knowledge, ranking fourth nationally and third among public universities.