Luminance

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Description

A measurement of the intensity of a light per unit area of its source. Luminance is measured in lux (SI units) and in foot-candles (British units). One foot-candle is equal to about 10 lux.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Leuchtkraft (Deut.); luminance (Fr.); luminosidade (Port.)