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| + | # In general, pertaining to the [[Emission|emission]] of [[Visible Radiation|visible radiation]]. | ||
| + | # In photometry, a modifier used to denote that a given physical quantity, such a [[Luminous Emittance|luminous emittance]], is weighted according to the manner in which the response of the human eye varies with the wavelength of the light. See [[Luminous Efficiency|luminous efficiency]]. | ||
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''This article is based on NASA's [[NASA SP-7|Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use]]'' | ''This article is based on NASA's [[NASA SP-7|Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use]]'' | ||
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Luminous can mean:
- In general, pertaining to the emission of visible radiation.
- In photometry, a modifier used to denote that a given physical quantity, such a luminous emittance, is weighted according to the manner in which the response of the human eye varies with the wavelength of the light. See luminous efficiency.
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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
