Spectroscopy is the scientific study of how light interacts with matter, and it involves the measurement and interpretation of spectra (plural of spectrum). A spectrum is produced when light, or other electromagnetic radiation, is dispersed into its different wavelengths or frequencies. Spectroscopy can be used to identify and analyze the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances, as well as to determine the presence and concentration of certain compounds. It is utilized in various fields including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and biology.
The study of spectroscopy involves the analysis of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. Spectroscopy helps identify and understand the composition, structure, and properties of materials by examining the absorption, emission, and scattering of light or other types of electromagnetic radiation. It can be applied in various scientific fields, such as chemistry, physics, astronomy, and biology, to analyze the behavior of atoms, molecules, and solids. Spectroscopic techniques include spectrography, spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, among others.
