light detection

collocation in English

meaningsoflightanddetection

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light
adjective
uk
/laɪt/us
/laɪt/
not weighing ...
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detection
noun[U]
uk
/dɪˈtek.ʃən/us
/dɪˈtek.ʃən/
the fact of noticing or ...
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(Definition oflightanddetectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The digital method oflightdetectiongives optimum optical sensitivity and thus only very low levels of light scattering were needed.
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These studies have identified a new mechanism forlightdetection.
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However, a little reflection shows that this view of the quantum theory oflightdetectionis very far from the truth indeed.
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In suitable shallow-water areas lidar (lightdetectionand ranging) may be used.
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They developed a low-current electric soil humidity sensor which useslightdetectionto control water pipe valves and improve irrigation efficiency.
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Whereas uninfected snails seek dark areas to prevent predation, infected snails have a deficit inlightdetection, and are more likely to become exposed to predators, such as birds.
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Cadmium is a component of some compound semiconductors, such as cadmium sulfide, cadmium selenide, and cadmium telluride, which can be used forlightdetectionor solar cells.
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Langley designed two special-purposelightdetectionand ranging (lidar) sensors.
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This enhanceslightdetectionbut lowers resolution.
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Glauber started from the quantum theory oflightdetectionby considering the process of photoionization in which a photodetector is triggered by an ionizing absorption of a photon.
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