What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms luminance values measured in blondel, an outdated photometric unit, into lumen per square centimetre per steradian, a modern unit used in precise optical and photometric applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the luminance value in blondel into the input field
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Select blondel as the source unit and lumen/sq. cm/steradian as the target unit
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent luminance in lumen/sq. cm/steradian
Key Features
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Converts luminance from the historical blondel unit to lumen/sq. cm/steradian accurately
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Supports applications in lighting engineering, photometry, and optical design
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Bridges obsolete measurements with modern standard units for consistent data comparison
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Web-based and easy to use without requiring complex calculations
Examples
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10 blondel converts to 0.00031831 lumen/sq. cm/steradian
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0.5 blondel converts to 0.0000159155 lumen/sq. cm/steradian
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting historical luminance data recorded in blondel
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Calculating brightness levels for micro-LED or OLED pixels using precise photometric units
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Designing and measuring luminance in optical systems and illumination devices
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Calibrating luminance meters for high-intensity or small-area light sources
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate input values in blondel for reliable conversion results
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Understand the obsolete nature of blondel and handle historical data with care
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Use the converted lumen/sq. cm/steradian values for detailed brightness assessment in modern applications
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Maintain unit context to avoid confusion due to the very small conversion factor
Limitations
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Blondel is an outdated unit primarily relevant to historical measurement data
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Careful interpretation is required when comparing blondel values with modern luminance units
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Large numerical differences caused by the small conversion factor demand attention to precision and unit context
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a blondel unit?
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Blondel is an obsolete unit of luminance named after André Blondel, used historically in photometry for measuring brightness per area.
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Why convert blondel to lumen/sq. cm/steradian?
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Converting blondel to lumen/sq. cm/steradian helps interpret old data using modern units crucial for precise optical and lighting applications.
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How do the units relate in physical terms?
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Lumen/sq. cm/steradian quantifies luminous flux per unit area and solid angle, effectively representing brightness on a small scale.
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Can I use this tool for current standard luminance values?
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This tool is mainly for converting historical blondel data; modern measurements typically use candela per square metre or lumen/sq. cm/steradian.
Key Terminology
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Blondel
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An obsolete unit of luminance once used in early 20th-century photometry, now replaced by SI units.
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Lumen/sq. cm/steradian
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A modern photometric unit measuring luminous flux per unit area per steradian to characterize brightness on a small scale.
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Luminance
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A measure of luminous intensity per unit area indicating the brightness of a surface.