What Is This Tool?
This tool converts luminance values from the nonstandard unit 'bril' to the recognized unit lumen per square centimetre per steradian, facilitating accurate brightness characterization for optical and display technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the luminance value in bril into the input field
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Select 'bril' as the original unit and 'lumen/sq. cm/steradian' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the luminance in lumen per square centimetre per steradian
Key Features
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Converts luminance from 'bril' to lumen/sq. cm/steradian seamlessly
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Supports conversions for high-brightness and small-area light sources
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Helps translate proprietary or legacy luminance measurements
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Browser-based and easy to use with quick results
Examples
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10 bril equals approximately 3.1830988618379e-11 lumen/sq. cm/steradian
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0.5 bril converts to roughly 1.59154943091895e-12 lumen/sq. cm/steradian
Common Use Cases
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Converting legacy or proprietary luminance measurements labeled in bril to standard units
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Characterizing brightness of micro-LED or OLED pixels and very small light sources
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Optical design and photometric measurement requiring luminance per small area
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Calibration and testing of luminance meters for high-intensity samples
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm the exact meaning of 'bril' from the original source before converting
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Use this tool to translate nonstandard units for clearer communication in scientific and engineering contexts
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Be mindful of very small values after conversion due to the tiny conversion factor
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Apply the result mainly in lighting design, display technology, or photometric research
Limitations
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The 'bril' unit is nonstandard and might lack a consistent definition
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Accurate conversion depends on verifying bril’s meaning from its original context
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Converted values in lumen/sq. cm/steradian can be extremely small, possibly causing precision challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a 'bril'?
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'Bril' is a nonstandard or proprietary luminance unit without widely accepted definitions; it is important to confirm its meaning from original sources before use.
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Why convert bril to lumen/sq. cm/steradian?
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Converting bril to lumen per square centimetre per steradian helps translate unclear units into recognized photometric measures suitable for precise brightness characterization.
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Where is lumen/sq. cm/steradian commonly used?
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This unit is often utilized in optical engineering, high-brightness light source measurement, and calibration of luminance meters for small or intense light areas.
Key Terminology
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Bril
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A nonstandard or proprietary luminance unit with undefined or local meaning, commonly replaced by candela per square metre for standard use.
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Lumen per square centimetre per steradian
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A photometric unit quantifying luminous flux per unit area per unit solid angle, equivalent to candela per square centimetre.
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Luminance
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A measure of luminous intensity per unit area projected in a given direction, expressing the brightness of a surface.