A light which is generally mounted behind a subject to light the subject's hair and shoulders without illuminating a subject's front. (Lighting)

The illumination for a color LCD display. Early color LCD used high voltage fluorescent lamps, newer LCDs now use white LEDs which are much more energy efficient. Banding

The window across the rear of any automobile, regardless of body style. Sometimes called back window.

The illumination for a colour LCD display on digital cameras or phones.

Light emitted in the direction of the luminaire OPPOSITE from the area intended to be lighted which may create unwanted trespass, usually towards the house side of a street light pole.  Backlight is a [..]

Light coming from behind the subject. When light from behind is the main source of light, the subject is backlit. Backlight compensation:

The term used when light strikes the subject from the rear. Normally this causes the subject to become a silhouette, however, using a flash to light the subject from the front will prevent this effect.

Light coming from behind the subject. When light from behind is the main source, the subject is said to be backlit.

The illumination for a colour LCD display. Early colour LCD used high voltage fluorescent lamps, newer LCDs now use white LEDs which are much more energy efficient. Barrel Distortio

A light source which illuminates the object from the bottom side. Advantage of backlight can be found on a higher contrast of the the object edges.

Light coming from behind the subject towards the camera. Photos that are taken with light emanating from behind the subject are referred to as back lit. Backlighting is often used to produce a silhouette type effect.

The illumination behind a color LCD display on digital cameras. Can also refer to the light behind a subject within a setting.

LCD displays do not emit light (are not emissive), so they require external light, either from ambient sources (e.g., sunlight) or a backlight behind the LCD. The light from the backlight passes throu [..]

A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind. A light attached to an LCD display. The rear window of a motor car.