Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
luminous emittance
noun
/ˈljuː.mɪ.nəs ɪˈmɪt.əns/
Definition
Luminous emittance is a measure of the amount of light emitted by a surface per unit area.
Examples
- The luminous emittance of the heated filament was essential for lighting design.
- Experts measured the luminous emittance to determine the efficiency of the new LED lights.
- Understanding luminous emittance helps engineers create better lighting systems.
Meaning
It quantifies how much visible light a surface radiates as it heats up, which is important in fields like physics and engineering.
Synonyms
- Light emission
- Radiative flux
- Illuminance
