Physics A-Level
Spectroscopy and spectral analysis
What Spectroscopy and spectral analysis means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Spectroscopy and spectral analysis
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Using a grating to separate light into a spectrum so that its component wavelengths can be analysed.
Topics that use Spectroscopy and spectral analysis
- Diffraction (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Central maximum
- Constructive interference
- Diffraction grating equation
- Experimental control of diffraction variables
- Monochromatic light
- Order of the maximum
- Path difference
- Secondary maxima
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