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candela (kăndĕ`lə), in weights and measures: see candle candle, in weights and measures, unit of luminous intensity; it is defined as 1-60 of the intensity of a black body , or ideal radiator, at the temperature at which platinum solidifies (2,046°K;). ..... Click the link for more information. . candelaA unit of measurement of the intensity of light. Part of the SI system of measurement, one candela (cd) is the monochromatic radiation of 540THz with a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian in the same direction. Another way of putting it is that an ordinary wax candle generates approximately one candela. See SI, lumen and nit. candela the basic SI unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity in a given direction of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of (1/683) watt per steradian. Candela Felix. born 1910, Mexican architect, noted for his naturalistic modern style and thin prestressed concrete roofs candela [kan′del·ə] (optics) A unit of luminous intensity, defined as ¹⁄₆₀ of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a blackbody radiator operating at the temperature of freezing platinum. Formerly known as candle. Also known as new candle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR), a global leader in the development and commercialization of advanced aesthetic laser and light-based systems, announced today that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Lufkin Division, denied the motion of Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Candela Invests in Freedom-2 to Develop First Removable Tattoo Ink - Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR), a global leader in the development and commercialization of advanced aesthetic laser and light based systems, announced today that it has filed a patent infringement complaint against Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. |
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