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19. Characteristics of Relative Visible-
spectrum Response
The visible spectrum of light for human beings is from
approximately 360 nm to 830 nm. Even within this narrow range,
the sensitivity to light varies greatly depending on the wavelength.
This phenomenon is called the standard spectral luminous
efficiency and is indicated by V(λ).
The characteristics of relative visible-spectrum response of lux
meters play an important role in illuminance measurement.
It is important to approximate the relative visible-spectrum
response to V(λ).
These characteristics are stipulated in engineering standards
(JIS C 1609-2) for certified lux meters and JIS C 1609-1.
The relative spectral response of an illuminance meter S (λ) is
measured at 5-nm intervals for 95 wavelengths to calculate the
deviation (f1’) from V(λ).
This method of evaluation is based on the performance
evaluation of the Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage
(International Commission on Illumination; CIE).
There are various light sources such as white light, fluorescent
lamps, and mercury lamps on the market.
Normally, the relative spectral response of a lux meter is slightly
off from V(λ). So when a light source with a different spectral
distribution than the source that was used to calibrate the lux
meter is measured, the readings will be slightly off.
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