cathodoluminescence

English

Etymology

cathode +‎ -o- +‎ luminescence

Noun

cathodoluminescence (countable and uncountable, plural cathodoluminescences)

1. (physics) A form of luminescence produced by the bombardment of a metal or a phosphor by electrons (as in a traditional television).

Derived terms

• cathodoluminescence microscope

Related terms

• cathodoluminescent

Translations

a form of luminescence

• Romanian: catodoluminiscență f
• Russian: катодолюминесце́нция (ru) f (katodoljuminescéncija)