upconversion
upconversion · upconversions
The process by which two photons combine in a nonlinear medium to produce a…The process by which two photons combine in a nonlinear medium to produce a higher-energy photon with a frequency that is the sum of those of the two photons
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The process by which two photons combine in a nonlinear medium to produce a higher-energy photon with a frequency that is the sum of those of the two photons
(countable, uncountable)Conversion of a lower radio frequency to a higher frequency, possibly using a mixer.
Origin
From up- + conversion.From up- + conversion.
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Forms
plural: upconversions| Singular | upconversion |
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Word family
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable