panchromatische

Panchromatic refers to a type of photographic film or sensor that is sensitive to all visible wavelengths of light, from approximately 400 to 700 nanometers. This sensitivity allows panchromatic film or sensors to capture a wide range of colors, making it suitable for general-purpose photography. The term "panchromatic" is derived from the Greek words "pan," meaning all, and "chroma," meaning color. Panchromatic film was the standard type of film used in cameras until the advent of color film in the mid-20th century. Today, most digital cameras use sensors that are effectively panchromatic, as they capture light in a similar manner to black-and-white film. The term is also used in astronomy to describe telescopes that are sensitive to all wavelengths of visible light, as opposed to those that are sensitive to specific wavelengths, such as hydrogen-alpha or oxygen-III.