Lambert's cosine law
description in optics of the angular dependency of the radiant intensity of a radiant surface
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Lambert's cosine law
Summary
Lambert's cosine law is a physical law[1]. It draws 677 Wikipedia views per month (physical_law category, ranking #51 of 113).[2]
Key Facts
- Lambert's cosine law's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].
- Johann Heinrich Lambert is named after Lambert's cosine law[4].
- Lambert's cosine law's Commons category is recorded as Lambert's cosine law[5].
- Lambert's cosine law's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[6].
- Lambert's cosine law's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[7].
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Definition and Type
Lambert's cosine law's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].
Origins
Johann Heinrich Lambert is named after Lambert's cosine law[4].
Why It Matters
Lambert's cosine law draws 677 Wikipedia views per month (physical_law category, ranking #51 of 113).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]