A photo diode is a semiconductor device that converts light into electrical current. Photo emissivity is the ability of a material to emit electrons when exposed to light.

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Photodiode a type of semiconductor diode that serves as a photo detector. The purpose of a photodiode is to convert power from photons of light into electric current.A photo emissive cell is a type of gas-filled or vaccum tube that is sensitive to light.