gain

Definition: (1) Increase in the strength or amplitude of a signal as it traverses a circuit or material. * Also called amplification. (2) Relative brightness of a rear projection screen as compared with a perfect diffuser i.e. the ratio of brightness to incident illumination. (3) Number of electron-hole pairs generated per incident photon in a photo-detector.

Related Terms: active medium

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