Photographic Density (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The photographic density of the material was measured to determine its suitability for use in optical filters.
- By adjusting the photographic density of the lens, the camera operator could control the amount of light that entered the camera.
- The photographic density of the substance varied depending on the wavelength of the radiation, making it useful for filtering out specific frequencies.
- Researchers used a spectrophotometer to measure the photographic density of the sample and determine its optical properties.
- The photographic density of the material was found to be directly proportional to the concentration of the absorbing substance.