单词 | electroluminescence |
释义 | > as lemmaselectroluminescence electroluminescence n. Brit. /ᵻˌlɛktrə(ʊ)l(j)uːmᵻˈnɛsns/ , U.S. /əˌlɛktroʊˌluməˈnɛs(ə)ns/ , /iˌlɛktroʊˌluməˈnɛs(ə)ns/ [after German Electroluminescenz (1889 in the passage translated in quot.; now Electrolumineszenz)] Physics luminescence brought about by an electric field, as in a gas discharge lamp or by the excitation of a phosphor.ΚΠ 1889 tr. E. Wiedemann in London, Edinb., & Dublin Philos. Mag. 5th Ser. 28 151 According to the mode of excitation I distinguish Photo-, Electro-, Chemi-, and Tribo-luminescence. 1902 C. R. Mann & R. A. Millikan tr. P. Drude Theory of Optics iii. iii. 540 The sodium light is produced by an electric discharge in a vacuum tube. In this electro-luminescence the temperature is..lower. 1936 Times Lit. Suppl. 15 Feb. 125/3 Electroluminescence, such as is exhibited in neon signs, perhaps shows the way to greater efficiency. 1999 Pop. Sci. Mar. 40/2 The New Darling of small, flat displays is a technology called organic electroluminescence (EL), which promises displays that are thinner, lighter, and brighter than existing LCDs. < as lemmas |
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