Spectroscopy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011164",
  "term": "Spectroscopy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation as a function of the radiation's wavelength or frequency. It involves measuring the absorption, emission, or scattering of radiation by a sample to determine its chemical composition, structure, and physical properties. Analytical techniques like atomic absorption and flame emission spectrometry are spectroscopic methods used in clinical chemistry to measure the concentration of specific elements in biological samples.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "optical spectroscopy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1986, 58, 1737. 'Quantities and units in clinical chemistry: Nebulizer and flame properties in flame emission and absorption spectrometry (Recommendations 1986)' on page 1738 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198658121737)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spectroscopy/"
}