Spectroscopy
(noun)
The scientific study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation, especially in the visible and ultraviolet range.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from spectrum + -scopy.
Examples:
- Spectroscopy was used to determine the composition of distant stars.
- Spectroscopy was a valuable tool in the analysis of chemical compounds.
- Spectroscopy provided valuable data for the study of quantum mechanics.
- Spectroscopy was a key component in the study of molecular biology.
- Spectroscopy was an important field in both theoretical and experimental physics.