Jacques-Louis Soret

Jacques-Louis Soret was a French scientist known for his contributions to analytical chemistry, particularly in the study of light absorption by molecules. He discovered the "Soret band," which refers to a specific region in the absorption spectrum of certain compounds, especially porphyrins and hemoglobin. This work is crucial for understanding how substances react with light, playing a significant role in fields like biochemistry and environmental science. Soret's findings have applications in various areas, including medical diagnostics and the study of chemical processes in living organisms.