Luminosity Function (astronomy)
In astronomy, the luminosity function gives the number of stars or galaxies per luminosity interval. Luminosity functions are used to study the properties of large groups or classes of objects, such as the stars in clusters or the galaxies in the Local Group.
Read more about Luminosity Function (astronomy): Schechter Luminosity Function, White Dwarf Luminosity Function
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