IESNA, which stands for the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, is a professional organization dedicated to advancing lighting knowledge and promoting excellence in lighting design and application.
Silicones are a class of materials that possess unique characteristics due to their chemical composition. They are composed of an inorganic chain similar to silicates or glass, which is associated with high surface energy, as well as side methyl groups that are organic and associated with low surface energy.
The R9 color rendering value is a specific component of the Color Rendering Index (CRI). The CRI measures a light source’s ability to accurately reproduce the colors of objects compared to a reference light source.
A luminaire, also known as a light fixture, is a complete lighting unit used in the lighting industry. It encompasses all the necessary components for providing illumination, including lamps, sockets, wiring, and reflectors.
A type B bulb, also known as a candelabra bulb, is a bulb commonly used for decorative purposes. It is characterized by its slim and narrow shape, resembling a bullet or flame.
DLC Listed refers to a certification or designation given to lighting products that have undergone testing to ensure superior energy efficiency.
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) is a private, not-for-profit organization in the development of voluntary standards and conformity assessment systems across various industries, including the lighting industry.
Day lighting is the practice of utilizing natural sunlight to illuminate indoor spaces during daylight hours. It involves the strategic placement of windows, skylights, and other transparent elements in a building’s design to maximize the entry of natural light.
Reflection is the phenomenon where light waves encounter a surface or boundary that does not absorb the energy of the radiation and instead bounces the waves away from the surface.
In the lighting industry, efficacy refers to the measurement of how efficiently a light source converts electrical power into visible light.