downconversion

noun — 2 senses

downconversion

noun

Etymology From down- + conversion.

1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The interaction of a photon with a medium in which it is converted into two photons of lower frequencies such that energy is conserved.

2

Business, Electrical engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The conversion of a high radio frequency to a lower frequency.

Related terms
upconversion

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