photodetector

Noun

Meaning

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photodetector (plural photodetectors)

Any device used to detect electromagnetic radiation

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

photocell photosensitive photosensor photodevice light-sensitive cell light-sensitive detector light sensor photodevice photoelectric detector

Examples

There is also the specific detectivity ( ) which is the detectivity multiplied by the square root of the area ( ) of the photodetector, ( ) for a 1 Hz bandwidth. Source: Internet

Noise-equivalent power (NEP) is a measure of the sensitivity of a photodetector or detector system. Source: Internet

Photodiodes are intended to sense light( photodetector ), so they are packaged in materials that allow light to pass, and are usually PIN (the kind of diode most sensitive to light). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

photodestruction photodetachment photodetection photodeterioration photodevice photodiagnosis