Optical spectroscopy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008279",
  "term": "Optical spectroscopy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The study of the interaction between electromagnetic radiation in the optical region (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared) and matter. This interaction involves the absorption, emission, or scattering of light by atoms, molecules, or solids. The resulting spectra provide information about the energy levels and structure of the sample.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "wavelength"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1985, 57, 105. 'Names, symbols, definitions and units of quantities in optical spectroscopy (Recommendations 1984)' on page 107 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198557010105)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/optical-spectroscopy/"
}