Description

Spectrometer, Intermediate

The basic components of a spectrometer include a light source, a sample holder, a dispersion element (such as a prism or diffraction grating), and a detector. The light source emits a beam of light that is directed through the sample holder and then through the dispersion element, which separates the light into its component wavelengths. The detector measures the intensity of light at each wavelength, producing a spectrum that can be analyzed and interpreted.