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What do optical properties refer to?
A material's response to exposure to electromagnetic radiation
What does the term 'photon energy' refer to?
The energy of a photon which comes in specific, discrete amounts or levels
What is the significance of photon energy?
It is related to the energy levels of photons
What are some optical applications mentioned in the text?
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Which chapter in the course contents would most likely cover the topic of optoelectronics?
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What kind of energy is associated with a photon?
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What happens when light proceeds from one medium into another?
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Why do metals appear opaque in the visible range?
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What is the consequence of electronic polarization in a medium?
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What causes luminescence in solids?
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What is the function of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)?
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How does photoconductivity in semiconductors depend on illumination?
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What is a common material used in light meters for measuring photo-induced current?
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What is a direct function of the magnitude of the photo-induced current in light meters?
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What is a key reason why metals don't transmit visible light like some other materials?
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What kind of radiation are metals transparent to?
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What emits UV light to activate fluorescence in compact fluorescent lamps?
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What types of materials typically require impurities to induce luminescence?
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