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From: Katz.UCI@Rand-Relay@sri-unix.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.space
Subject: Re: There is only one solar system - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 29-Aug-83 14:04:51 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug 29 14:04:51 1983
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The proper term for a "light-to-electric transducer" is a
photovoltaic cell.  It is a generic term which includes all
such transducers and includes both generators (solar cells) and
sensors (e.g. electric eye door openers).