photocell
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photocell
or photoelectric cell
any type of transducer capable of converting incident electromagnetic radiation to an electric signal of corresponding magnitude. It may function by generating a potential difference or a current, or by changing its conductance.
any type of transducer capable of converting incident electromagnetic radiation to an electric signal of corresponding magnitude. It may function by generating a potential difference or a current, or by changing its conductance.
| photocathode, photocatalysis, photobleaching | |
| photochemical action spectrum, photochemical reaction, photochemistry |
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