luminous efficacy


noun
  1. the quotient of the luminous flux of a radiation and its corresponding radiant flux: Symbol: K

  2. the quotient of the luminous flux emitted by a source of radiation and the power it consumes. It is measured in lumens per watt: Symbol: η v, Φ v

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