spectrometry

Spectrometry is a scientific technique used to analyze materials by measuring how they interact with different types of light or radiation. When a substance is exposed to light, it absorbs, emits, or reflects specific wavelengths, revealing details about its composition and structure. By detecting these patterns, spectrometry helps identify substances, determine their quantities, or understand their properties. It’s widely used in fields like chemistry, astronomy, and environmental science to analyze everything from molecules in a sample to distant stars. Essentially, spectrometry provides a detailed “fingerprint” of a material based on how it responds to light or radiation.