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Anonymous
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Tehlia,
Yes, a microeinstein (µE) is a unit of irradiance. 1 einstein equals 1 mole of photons, so 1 µE = 1 µmol of photons.
5 µE.m-2.s-1 is roughly equivalent to:
- 1 footcandle
- 1 lumen per square foot
- 10.76 lux.
PAR (Photosynthetic Active Radiation) is usually measured in µE.m-2.s-1
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ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site
[This message has been edited by ATJ (edited 09 May 2001).]
Yes, a microeinstein (µE) is a unit of irradiance. 1 einstein equals 1 mole of photons, so 1 µE = 1 µmol of photons.
5 µE.m-2.s-1 is roughly equivalent to:
- 1 footcandle
- 1 lumen per square foot
- 10.76 lux.
PAR (Photosynthetic Active Radiation) is usually measured in µE.m-2.s-1
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ATJ's Marine Aquarium Site
[This message has been edited by ATJ (edited 09 May 2001).]
