action spectrum

From: A Dictionary of Physics | Date: 2000| Author: ALAN ISAACS | Copyright information

action spectrum A graphical plot of the efficiency of electromagnetic radiation in producing a photochemical reaction against the wavelength of the radiation used. For example, the...

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