Spectral function

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009099",
  "term": "Spectral function",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A mathematical function that describes the distribution of a physical quantity, such as energy or intensity, across different wavelengths or frequencies within a spectrum. It provides information about the composition or characteristics of the source emitting or absorbing radiation. For electromagnetic radiation, it often represents the power per unit frequency or wavelength.",
  "synonyms": [
    "spectrum"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "continuous spectrum",
    "discrete spectrum"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spectral-function/"
}