Candela one candela. If emission in some directions is blocked by an opaque barrier, the emission would still be approximately one candela in the directions that are not obscured. The word "candela" means "candle" in Latin. Like most other SI base units, the candela has an operational definition—it is defined by a description of a physical process that will produce one candela of luminous intensity. Since the 16th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1979, the candela has been defined as: The candela is the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of
Candela Corp Candela Corp Candela Laser Corporation is an American laser company that develops and sells medical lasers for cosmetic use located in Wayland, Massachusetts. Candela Laser Corporation was founded in 1970. Candela has begun to extend its technology to treat a wider range of cosmetic conditions including the treatment of acne and acne scars, minor wrinkles, and even hair removal. This effort is part of a broader campaign to capture a larger market share of the growing cosmetic surgery industry in the United States and abroad. The company has made an effort to promote laser treatment as a safe and easy