luminous flux


nounOptics.
  1. the rate of transmission of luminous energy: expressed in lumens.

Origin of luminous flux

1
First recorded in 1925–30

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British Dictionary definitions for luminous flux

luminous flux

noun
  1. a measure of the rate of flow of luminous energy, evaluated according to its ability to produce a visual sensation. For a monochromatic light it is the radiant flux multiplied by the spectral luminous efficiency of the light. It is measured in lumens: Symbol: Φ v

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Scientific definitions for luminous flux

luminous flux

[ lōōmə-nəs ]


  1. A measure of the radiant power of light emitted from a source without regard for the direction in which it is emitted. It is measured in lumens. See also luminous intensity.

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