Difference between revisions of "Rayleigh (unit)"
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'''Rayleighs''' are a measure of the [[luminous]] intensity of the [[aurora]]. The unit is named after [[Robert John Strutt, 4th Baron Rayleigh]]. | '''Rayleighs''' are a measure of the [[luminous]] intensity of the [[aurora]]. The unit is named after [[Robert John Strutt, 4th Baron Rayleigh]]. | ||
| − | A Rayleigh = 106 | + | A Rayleigh = 106 [[photon]]s emitted in all directions per cm<sup>2</sup> vertical column per second. |
[[Category:Astronomy]] | [[Category:Astronomy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:01, May 8, 2008
Rayleighs are a measure of the luminous intensity of the aurora. The unit is named after Robert John Strutt, 4th Baron Rayleigh.
A Rayleigh = 106 photons emitted in all directions per cm2 vertical column per second.