Wavelength

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012651",
  "term": "Wavelength",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The spatial period of a periodic wave, representing the distance between consecutive points of corresponding phase, such as two adjacent crests or troughs. For electromagnetic radiation propagating in a vacuum, it is the speed of light divided by the wave's frequency. Wavelength is typically measured in meters or fractions thereof, such as nanometers (nm) for visible light or angstroms (Å) for X-rays.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 30 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "ISO 31-05: 1992 (https://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=3635)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 998 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/wavelength/"
}