Vocabulary Term Details

candela

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candela)

The candela is the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 x 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian. (BIPM)

Preferred Units: N/A

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Units of luminous intensity
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This term is used for the following terms: 
cd (unit)

Approved Date
12-Nov-2012

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