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TAU(LAMBDA) [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spectral transmittance
1, record 1, English, spectral%20transmittance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the spectral radiant or luminous flux transmitted by the material to the incident spectral radiant or luminous flux at any specified wavelength, lambda. 1, record 1, English, - spectral%20transmittance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the definition, "lambda"must be replaced by the corresponding small, Greek italicized letter. 2, record 1, English, - spectral%20transmittance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tau(lambda): In the symbol, "tau" and "lambda" must be replaced by the corresponding small, Greek italicized letters. 3, record 1, English, - spectral%20transmittance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
spectral transmittance; tau(lambda): term, symbol and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - spectral%20transmittance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur de transmission spectrale
1, record 1, French, facteur%20de%20transmission%20spectrale
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport du flux énergétique spectral ou du flux lumineux transmis par le matériau au rayonnement incident ou au flux lumineux à une longueur d'onde, lambda, spécifiée. 1, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20transmission%20spectrale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la définition, le terme «lambda» est remplacé par la lettre minuscule grecque correspondante écrite en italique. 2, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20transmission%20spectrale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tau(lambda) : Dans le symbole, «tau» et «lambda» doivent être remplacés par les lettres minuscules correspondantes grecques écrites en italiques. 3, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20transmission%20spectrale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
facteur de transmission spectrale; tau(lambda) : terme, symbole et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20transmission%20spectrale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Vidrios ópticos
- Radiación electromagnética
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- transmitancia espectral
1, record 1, Spanish, transmitancia%20espectral
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre el flujo radiante espectral transmitido y el flujo espectral incidente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - transmitancia%20espectral
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