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photocathode

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun photocathode has 1 sense
  1. photocathode - a cathode that emits electrons when illuminated
    --1 is a kind of
    cathode
    --1 is a part of
     photoelectric cell, photoconductive cell, photocell, electric eye, magic eye

Definitions from the Web

Photocathode
  1. Noun - Physics: A photosensitive surface or material that emits electrons when illuminated by light, typically used in various devices such as image sensors, night vision equipment, and photomultiplier tubes.

    Example sentence: The photocathode in the image sensor converts incident light into electrical signals, allowing the camera to capture high-quality photographs.

  2. Noun - Astronomy: A specialized type of photocathode used in astronomy to detect and record photons from celestial objects.

    Example sentence: The sensitivity of the photocathode enabled the astronomers to detect faint starlight and capture detailed images of distant galaxies.

  3. Noun - Local: A popular band named Photocathode known for their unique blend of alternative rock and electronic music.

    Example sentence: I'm really excited to attend the Photocathode concert tonight; their music always gets me dancing!

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