Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy is the study of spectra, that is, the dependence of physical quantities on frequency.

Related Topics:
Spectra - Frequency

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Spectroscopy is often used in physical and analytical chemistry for the identification of substances, through the spectrum emitted or absorbed. A device for recording a spectrum is a spectrometer. Spectroscopy can be classified according to the physical quantity which is measured or calculated or the measurement process.

Related Topics:
Chemistry - Spectrometer

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Spectroscopy is also heavily used in astronomy.

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