optical detector
[/ˈɒptɪkəl dɪˈtɛktər/]
nounpl: optical detectors
detector óptico
1. A device that converts light or optical signals into electrical signals for measurement, monitoring, or analysis
The optical detector in the spectrophotometer measures the intensity of light passing through the sample.
O detector óptico do espectrofotômetro mede a intensidade da luz que passa pela amostra.
2. A sensor that responds to electromagnetic radiation in the visible, infrared, or ultraviolet spectrum
Modern fiber optic communication systems rely on optical detectors to receive data signals.
Os sistemas modernos de comunicação por fibra óptica dependem de detectores ópticos para receber sinais de dados.
3. Equipment used in scientific instruments to identify and quantify light-based phenomena
The laboratory installed new optical detectors to improve their analytical capabilities.
O laboratório instalou novos detectores ópticos para melhorar suas capacidades analíticas.
Optical detectors are fundamental components in telecommunications, scientific research, and industrial applications. In Brazil, the term 'detector óptico' is used consistently in academic and professional environments, particularly in universities and technology companies. The technology is crucial for Brazil's growing fiber optic infrastructure development and scientific research sectors.
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