lichtte

Lichtte is a fictional concept used in various works of speculative fiction and in worldbuilding, referring to a measure of luminous energy that encompasses both physical quantity and perceptual impact. It functions as a core term in technologies and rituals centered on light.

The term is inspired by the German word Licht (light) and the fictional suffix -tte, used to form abstract nouns. In-universe dictionaries describe Lichtte as a unit describing the quality of light felt by observers, not merely its measurable intensity.

Lichtte combines three facets: intensity (brightness), duration (how long the illumination persists), and warmth (spectral composition). Its value is a scalar used to compare different lighting conditions and to calibrate devices, spaces, and ceremonies.

In technology and culture, Lichtte guides the design of photonic devices, lighting systems, and energy fields in some settings. In literature and ritual, it appears as a symbol of knowledge, revelation, or purity. Researchers in the fictional world distinguish absolute Lichtte, an objective quantity, from perceived Lichtte, which depends on observers and context.

In-universe instruments called Lichtmeters report Lichtte readings, calibrated to human vision. Since Lichtte is fictional, there are no real-world standards or references.