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In the context of UV curing, what is the primary mechanism by which photoinitiators facilitate the polymerization process, and which common photoinitiator type is most susceptible to oxygen inhibition?

Considering the "From Zero to Expert!" progression in UV curing, a specialist would understand that the relationship between UV irradiance, exposure time, and cure depth in a pigmented system is governed by Beer-Lambert Law. If a pigmented formulation exhibits high absorbance, what is the most likely consequence on achieving a through-cure with a given UV dose (irradiance x time)?

A specialist in UV curing technology recognizes that the spectral output of a UV lamp must be carefully matched to the absorption characteristics of the photoinitiator system. If a photoinitiator has a peak absorption wavelength of 365 nm, what is the most critical consideration when selecting a UV lamp source for efficient curing of a formulation containing this photoinitiator?