Definition of photodiode
:a photoelectric semiconductor device for detecting and often measuring radiant energy (such as light)
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The simplest part of the system is probably the laser measurement system, which only requires a laser with very high polarization purity and five photodiodes, all mounted on a very, very stable table.
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For solar power, the device uses a tiny (1 cm square) photodiode.
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Supplemental power to increase the device’s range comes from photodiodes, essentially tiny solar panels.
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First Known Use of photodiode
1945
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