downconversion

downconversion

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    From down- + conversion.

    Noun

    downconversion (countable and uncountable, plural downconversions)

    1. (physics) The interaction of a photon with a medium in which it is converted into two photons of lower frequencies such that energy is conserved.
    2. (electronics) The conversion of a high radio frequency to a lower frequency.

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