adjective
- relating to or exhibiting a change in electrical conductivity when exposed to light
Usage: technical; physics and materials science
Examples
- Photoconductive materials are used in photocopiers to detect and transfer images.
- The photoconductive layer in the sensor responds to visible light by increasing its conductivity.
- Silicon is a common photoconductive material in solar cells and light detectors.
- Photoconductive polymers have potential applications in flexible electronics.
- The photoconductive effect allows the device to convert light energy into electrical signals.