Conversion to lux (Light intensity)

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To convert 59.7 mW/m² to lux, the wavelength of the light must be considered, as the conversion varies based on this factor. For light at 555 nm, which is the peak sensitivity of the human eye, 1 W/m² equals 683 lux. Therefore, to find the lux value for 59.7 mW/m², one would multiply by the appropriate factor based on the wavelength. If the light source is not at 555 nm, adjustments using the human eye sensitivity function are necessary. Accurate conversion requires understanding both the power density and the spectral sensitivity of human vision.
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How would I go about converting 59.7 mw/m^2 to lux?

I would appreciate any help I can't find an equality.
 
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Petrucciowns said:
How would I go about converting 59.7 mw/m^2 to lux?

I would appreciate any help I can't find an equality.

Hi Petrucciowns! :smile:

1 lux = 1 lumen per m2

1 lumen = 1 candela steradian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumen_(unit))

and (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candela#Definition) …
The candela is the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1⁄683 watt per steradian.
 
Yes, but those conversions don't match up with the variables that I have.
 
Petrucciowns said:
How would I go about converting 59.7 mw/m^2 to lux?

I would appreciate any help I can't find an equality.

It depends on the wavelength.

For 555 nm light, 1 W/m^2 is equivalent to 683 lux.

For other wavelengths, multiply that by the human eye sensitivity function.
 
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