Spectroscopy
Pronunciation: /spɛkˈtrɑːskəpiː/
Spectroscopy (noun)
- A method for studying substances by measuring how they absorb, emit, or scatter radiation.
- Using measured radiation patterns to identify what a sample contains or how it is arranged.
Examples
- Spectroscopy measures light to study materials.
- In class, spectroscopy helps analyze how light interacts with matter.