photodiode

Example:The photoelectric effect is the driving force behind the function of photodiodes.

Definition:The phenomenon where light photons are absorbed by a material, resulting in the emission of electrons from the material surface.

Example:Photodiodes are commonly used as light detectors in optical communication systems.

Definition:A device that converts light into an electrical signal, often used in optical and photonic devices.

Example:Photodiodes are key components in optoelectronics, enabling the conversion of light to electrical signals.

Definition:The combination of electronics and the unique properties of light. It comprises the study and design of devices which convert electrical energy into optical (photon) energy and vice versa.