Photoelectric Cell (Noun)
Meaning
A transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The photoelectric cell is used in various applications, including optical communication systems and medical devices, to convert light into electrical signals.
- A photoelectric cell is often used in exposure meters for measuring the light intensity in photography.
- In the X-ray imaging system, a photoelectric cell is used to convert X-ray photons into electrical signals.
- The photoelectric cell in a solar panel converts sunlight into electrical energy, which is then used to power devices.
- A typical optocoupler consists of an LED as the light source and a photoelectric cell as the light detector.