Candela Course
The Candela Course equips learners with essential knowledge in luminous intensity measurement. Participants master photometric basics including the candela SI unit and V(λ) function, execute precise lamp calibrations, construct reliable uncertainty budgets, design efficient photometric labs, and implement quality controls like stability monitoring and intercomparisons to achieve standards-compliant, traceable results for physics and metrology applications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to mastering candela measurements. You will explore the SI definition of candela, essential photometric quantities, and methods for realisation using detector and source standards. Develop expertise in designing facilities, aligning setups, acquiring signals, applying corrections, budgeting uncertainties, and ensuring quality through stability checks and interlaboratory comparisons for traceable outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Master photometric basics: candela, V(λ), and visual response quickly.
- Conduct accurate luminous intensity measurements on lamps with repeatability.
- Develop and refine defensible uncertainty budgets for candela calibrations.
- Design compact, traceable photometric calibration facilities effectively.
- Implement quality controls including stability checks and intercomparisons.
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