Spectroscopy involves studying how matter absorbs and emits light and other types of electromagnetic radiation.
Method:
- It breaks down light or electromagnetic radiation into its component wavelengths (spectrum), similar to how a prism separates light into its constituent colors.
Purpose:
- It serves as a crucial tool for analyzing the atomic and molecular structures of different substances.
Applications:
- With the vast number of wavelengths emitted by systems, spectroscopy enables detailed investigation of atomic and molecular structures, including electron configurations in their ground and excited states.
