Background continuum emission

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001075",
  "term": "Background continuum emission",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A broad, continuous emission spectrum observed in analytical spectroscopy that is not directly related to the characteristic emission lines of the analyte. This emission arises from processes such as recombination of ions and electrons, or bremsstrahlung radiation within the plasma or light source. It contributes to the overall signal and must be accounted for in quantitative analysis.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "laser-induced breakdown spectrum"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 647. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in analytical spectroscopy (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)' on page 714 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0203)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/background-continuum-emission/"
}