intensity modulation

noun

: modulation in which the brightness of the light displayed on a cathode-ray tube varies with the intensity of the signal

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“Intensity modulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intensity%20modulation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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