The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is a nonprofit organization that sets standards for lighting and other electrical equipment. Founded in…
Illuminance is the measure of light intensity on a surface or area. It is typically measured in lux, which is…
A gobo is a stencil or template used in lighting to create patterns or textures from light. Gobos are typically…
Ambient lighting is lighting designed to create an overall atmosphere in a space. It typically consists of general, diffused light…
Ganging is a term used to describe the process of connecting multiple fixtures together. This is often done in multi-light…
A frosted lens is a translucent, semi-opaque material commonly used in lighting fixtures. It diffuses light and creates a softer…
In light, frequency refers to the number of times a wave repeats itself in one second. Frequency is commonly measured…
Foot-Lamberts (fL) is a unit of measurement used to measure the luminance or brightness of an object. It is defined…
Footcandles (fc) are a unit of measure for measuring the intensity of light. They refer to the amount of visible…
A floodlight is a type of light fixture that emits a wide, focused beam of light in order to illuminate…