Power emitted, transferred or received as radiation. SI unit is
.
Notes:
Mathematical definition:
.
If the radiant energy
is constant over the time interval,
.
In radiometry, flux
()
is used with the same units as
.
The symbol
is reserved for quantum yield in photochemistry.
Therefore, the use of flux
()
is not recommended.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 293
(Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006))
on page 410