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Lambda

The lambda is a unit of measure of volume (symbol λ) equal to one microlitre (1 μL) or one cubic millimetre (1 mm³).


Lambda (upper case Λ, lower case λ) is the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 30.

Lambda is a shuttle type in Star Wars. See Lambda Shuttle .

In art and photography, a lambda-print is a positive image, usually a photograph, executed on photographic (light-sensitive) paper using a dedicated laser printer (e. g. Océ LightJet), as opposed to a C-type or an inkjet print.

The upper-case letter Λ is used as a symbol for:

The lower-case letter λ is used as a symbol for:

Last updated: 05-13-2005 07:56:04