downconversion

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} The [[interaction]] of a [[photon]] with a [[medium]] in which it is converted into two photons of lower [[frequency|frequencies]] such that [[energy]] is [[conserve]]d.
2. {{lb|en|electronics}} The conversion of a high [[radio frequency]] to a lower frequency.

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