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Fényintenzitás refers to the power of light per unit area. It is a fundamental property describing how bright a light source appears or how much radiant energy falls on a surface. In physics, intensity is often defined as the square of the amplitude of the electric field vector for electromagnetic waves, such as light. This means that if you double the amplitude of the light wave, the intensity increases by a factor of four.

The unit of luminous intensity in the International System of Units (SI) is the candela (cd), which measures the luminous power per unit solid angle emitted by a point light source in a particular direction. However, when discussing the intensity of light falling on a surface, the unit of illuminance is lux (lx), where one lux is equal to one lumen per square meter. Luminous flux, measured in lumens (lm), represents the total perceived power of light emitted by a source.

Understanding light intensity is crucial in various fields. In photography, it affects exposure settings. In astronomy, the intensity of starlight allows astronomers to determine distances and the properties of celestial objects. In everyday life, light intensity influences our visual perception, mood, and well-being. Factors such as distance from the source, the opacity of intervening materials, and the directivity of the light all contribute to the perceived intensity at a given point.