Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lambert
noun
/ˈlæm.bərt/
Definition
A unit of measurement for luminous intensity, commonly used in photometry to quantify the brightness of light emitted from a surface.
Examples
- The surface of the lamp was measured to be 10 lamberts, indicating a bright glow.
- In photometric studies, the brightness of objects is evaluated in lamberts for consistency.
- A standard white surface can reflect approximately 90 lamberts when illuminated properly.
Meaning
Lambert is used to describe the amount of light that is emitted or reflected from a surface in a particular direction.
Synonyms
- luminance
- brightness
- light intensity
