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As you may already know, Light is that part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is
perceived by our eyes. There are some basic parameters that are used in the design
of lighting systems that must be understood before they are used. They are:
Luminous Efficiency
Illuminance (E)
Luminance (L)
Luminous Flux (Փ)
The luminous flux describes the quantity of light emitted by a light source.
It is commonly represented by the symbol, Փ. Its unit of measurement is the lumen
(lm)
Luminous Efficiency
The luminous efficiency of an electrical lamp is the ratio of the luminous
flux emitted by the lamp to the electrical power consumed by the lamp. Its unit is
(lm/W).
It is a measure of a lamp’s economic efficiency.
Luminance (L)
Luminance specifies the brightness of a surface and is essentially dependent on its
reflectance (finish and colour). It is the only basic lighting parameter that is
perceived by the eye. It is represented by the symbol, L. Its unit of measurement is
cd/m2.