spectroscopic
Analyzing light by wavelength
Spectroscopic means relating to or involving spectroscopy—the analysis of matter by examining how it absorbs, emits, or scatters light across different wavelengths.
Astronomers use spectroscopic techniques to determine the composition of distant stars.
Chemists rely on spectroscopic analysis to identify unknown compounds: The spectroscopic data confirmed the presence of methane.
Spatial repetition interval
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- visibleAble to be seen
X-ray · gamma · microwave · radio · nanometer · absorption · emission · bandwidth
Negative subatomic particle
- orbitalRevolving around another
- energy levelsGradations of physical vitality
- transitionChange from one state
- quantumSmallest discrete unit
emission · absorption · excited state · ground state · ionization · valence · shell · spin
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- emissionDischarged substance or act
- EPRQuantum nonlocality paradox
- ICPHorrorcore hip-hop act
Light-measuring analytical instrument
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- prismLight-splitting optical element
- detectorDevice that senses
- interferometerInstrument measuring wave interference
collimator · slit · fiber optics · photodiode · light source · aperture · resolution · sensitivity
Substance with defined composition
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- detectionAct of finding something
- quantitativeConcerning measurable amounts
qualitative · laboratory · samples · concentration · purity · chromatography · assay · diagnostics
Wavelength stretch from recession
- starlightLuminance from distant suns
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- nebulaInterstellar gas formation
- quasarLuminous active galactic core
galaxy · exoplanet · interstellar · celestial · cosmological · Doppler · blueshift · chromosphere
wavelength
Spatial repetition interval
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
visible · X-ray · gamma · microwave · radio · nanometer · absorption · emission · bandwidth · photon
electron
Negative subatomic particle
- orbitalRevolving around another
- energy levelsGradations of physical vitality
- transitionChange from one state
quantum · emission · absorption · excited state · ground state · ionization · valence · shell · spin · selection rules
infrared
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- emissionDischarged substance or act
- EPRQuantum nonlocality paradox
spectrophotometer
Light-measuring analytical instrument
interferometer · collimator · slit · fiber optics · photodiode · light source · aperture · resolution · sensitivity
chemical
Substance with defined composition
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- detectionAct of finding something
quantitative · qualitative · laboratory · samples · concentration · purity · chromatography · assay · diagnostics · reagents
redshift
Wavelength stretch from recession
- starlightLuminance from distant suns
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- nebulaInterstellar gas formation
quasar · galaxy · exoplanet · interstellar · celestial · cosmological · Doppler · blueshift · chromosphere · corona
spectroscopictactile
Of the touching sense
volumetric · mechanical · acoustic · manual · qualitative
spectroscopicnaked-eye
Vision without optical aids
visual · macroscopic · unaided · direct observation · gross