Full width at half maximum of spectral power distribution

Definition: Difference of the wavelength between the two points whose corresponding power values are equal and 3 dB lower than the values at each peak wavelength.

Category: Hardware

Related terms: peak wavelength

Abbreviation or symbol: FWHM

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References: IEC 80601-2-71:2015, 201.3.204

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