high-resolution spectroscopy

High-resolution spectroscopy is a technique used to analyze light from objects like stars, planets, or laboratories with great detail. It disperses light into its component colors (spectrum) and measures slight differences in the wavelengths caused by things like chemical composition, temperature, or motion. This detailed analysis helps scientists identify specific elements and conditions in celestial and laboratory samples. High resolution means very precise measurements, allowing for the detection of subtle features in the spectrum. Overall, it’s a powerful tool for understanding the fundamental properties of matter and celestial phenomena through detailed light analysis.