Luminance: meaning, definitions and examples
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luminance
[ ˈluːmɪnəns ]
measurement of brightness
Luminance is a measure of the amount of light that is emitted or reflected from a surface. It is the perceived brightness of an object or area, usually expressed in candelas per square meter (cd/m²) or nits. Luminance is an essential parameter in the field of lighting design and display technology.
Synonyms
brightness, light level, luminosity
Examples of usage
- The luminance of the screen can be adjusted to reduce eye strain.
- High luminance levels are important for outdoor signage to ensure visibility.
- The camera sensor detects changes in luminance to adjust exposure settings.
Translations
Translations of the word "luminance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 luminância
🇮🇳 उजाला
🇩🇪 Helligkeit
🇮🇩 kecerahan
🇺🇦 яскравість
🇵🇱 luminancja
🇯🇵 輝度 (きど)
🇫🇷 luminance
🇪🇸 luminancia
🇹🇷 parlaklık
🇰🇷 휘도
🇸🇦 سطوع
🇨🇿 světelnost
🇸🇰 svetelnosť
🇨🇳 亮度 (liàngdù)
🇸🇮 luminanca
🇮🇸 ljósstyrkur
🇰🇿 жарықтық
🇬🇪 ლუმინანცია
🇦🇿 işıqlılıq
🇲🇽 luminancia
Etymology
The word 'luminance' originated from the Latin word 'luminantia', which means 'shining'. It has been used in the field of physics and optics to describe the brightness of light sources and surfaces. The concept of luminance has been fundamental in the development of lighting technology and visual display systems.