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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A measure of the intensity of light reaching a given surface.  The International System of Units (SI) measures illuminance in [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lux lux] units.  One lux equals 1 lumen per square meter.  A measurement unit for illuminance commonly used in English speaking countries is footcandle (1 lumen per square foot).
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A measure of the intensity of light reaching a given surface.  The International System of Units (SI) measures illuminance in [[lux]] units.  One lux equals 1 lumen per square meter.  A measurement unit for illuminance commonly used in English speaking countries is footcandle (1 lumen per square foot).
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Latest revision as of 14:23, 16 January 2014

Description

A measure of the intensity of light reaching a given surface. The International System of Units (SI) measures illuminance in Lux units. One lux equals 1 lumen per square meter. A measurement unit for illuminance commonly used in English speaking countries is footcandle (1 lumen per square foot).

Synonyms and Related Terms

lux; Beleuchtungsstärke (Deut.)