Downconversion
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The interaction of a photon with a medium in which it is converted into two photons of lower frequencies such that energy is conserved. countable, uncountable
- 2 The conversion of a high radio frequency to a lower frequency. countable, uncountable
Etymology
From down- + conversion.
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