Emission spectrum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003852",
  "term": "Emission spectrum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A plot of the intensity of emitted electromagnetic radiation as a function of wavelength or frequency, produced when a substance transitions from an excited state to a lower energy state. Each substance has a unique emission spectrum, which serves as a fingerprint for its identification. It is typically measured using a spectrofluorometer.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "corrected emission spectrum",
    "spectral photon flux",
    "spectral radiant power",
    "wavelength"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2239 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/emission-spectrum/"
}