luminous flux

noun, Optics.
1.
the rate of transmission of luminous energy: expressed in lumens.
Origin of luminous flux
1925-30
Examples from the web for luminous flux
  • Luminous intensity and luminous flux follow similar derivations.
  • Therefore, when concerned with regulating illuminance uniformity, it is more relevant to address intensity than luminous flux.
  • Luminaire luminous flux can be directed upwards and/or downwards reaching working surface directly or indirectly.
  • Illuminance means the density of the luminous flux incident on a surface.
  • The ratio of luminous flux to power input of a lamp.
British Dictionary definitions for luminous flux

luminous flux

noun
1.
a measure of the rate of flow of luminous energy, evaluated according to its ability to produce a visual sensation. For a monochromatic light it is the radiant flux multiplied by the spectral luminous efficiency of the light. It is measured in lumens Φv
luminous flux in Science
luminous flux
  (l'mə-nəs)   
A measure of the radiant power of light emitted from a source without regard for the direction in which it is emitted. It is measured in lumens. See also luminous intensity.