light curve
1Light curve — In astronomy, a light curve is a graph of light intensity of a celestial object or region, as a function of time. The light is usually in a particular frequency interval or band.Light curves can be periodic, as in the case of eclipsing binaries,… …
2light curve — noun : a curve expressing graphically the fluctuations in light of a variable star or other astronomical body (as a planet or asteroid) * * * Astron. a graph showing variations in brightness of celestial objects over time. [1885 90] * * * light… …
3light curve — Astron. a graph showing variations in brightness of celestial objects over time. [1885 90] * * * ▪ astronomy in astronomy, graph of the changes in brightness with time of a star, particularly of the variable type. The light curves of… …
4light curve — noun Date: 1890 a graph showing the variation in brightness of a celestial object (as a variable star) over a period of time …
5light curve — noun a graph of the intensity of radiation from an astronomical object as it changes with time …
6Light therapy — Intervention Bright light therapy is a common treatment for seasonal affective disorder and for circadian rhythm disorders. ICD 10 PCS …
7Curve Music — Founded 2002 Founder Brian Hetherman Genre indie, adult contemporary, rock Country of origin Canada Location …
8curve — vb Curve, bend, twist are comparable when they mean to swerve or cause to swerve or deviate from a straight line or a normal direction or course. Curve is the word of widest application, and it may describe any deviation or swerving from the… …
9Light-emitting diode — LED redirects here. For other uses, see LED (disambiguation). Light emitting diode Red, pure green and blue LEDs of the 5mm diffused type Type Passive, optoelectronic Working principle Electr …
10Curve (tonality) — Photo and curve dialog in the GIMP Photo and curve …
