Spectrophotometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009116",
  "term": "Spectrophotometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument that measures the intensity of light as a function of wavelength, specifically quantifying the amount of light absorbed or transmitted by a sample. It typically consists of a light source, a monochromator to select specific wavelengths, and a detector. In atmospheric science, spectrophotometers are used to measure ozone concentrations and aerosol optical depth by analyzing solar radiation absorption.",
  "see_also": [
    "Dobson spectrophotometer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spectrophotometer/"
}