photocell
Noun
Meaning
a transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations
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magic eye
photoelectric cell
electric eye
photoconductive cell
cell
jail
cage
broadcaster
changer
ceil
photoelectric
airframe
alternator
selenium cell
cellule
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Baird achieved this, where other inventors had failed, by obtaining a better photoelectric cell and improving the signal conditioning from the photocell and the video amplifier.
The trigger was tied to a photocell in the upper surface of the aircraft, and when the Komet flew under the bomber, the resulting change in brightness caused by the underside of the aircraft could cause the rounds to be fired.