upconversion en · NOUN
Etymology
From up- + conversion.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The process by which two photons combine in a nonlinear medium to produce a higher-energy photon with a frequency that is the sum of those of the two photons
- (countable, uncountable) Conversion of a lower radio frequency to a higher frequency, possibly using a mixer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| upconversions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |