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Why are there empty spaces in the emission spectrum?

"Emission Spectrum" can mean a number of things... Many objects emit light and they all have an emission spectrum, that is a set of wavelengths of light that they give out. The emission spectrum for an L.E.D. bulb for instance is pretty narrow, just one visible colour. The emission spectrum of a star is very wide, encompassing non-visible light as well. It is probably these stellar emission spectra you are referring to, so I'll go on from that assumption. The fusion processes within a star (at most levels from core to surface, but mostly in the core) create most of a spectrum, but some of this light is absorbed by the outermost layers. That is why we see gaps, and molecules of certain types absorb certain parts of the spectrum, so we use the spectrum to determine composition. We also see spectra from diffuse bodies like nebulae. These are, broadly, of 2 types, emission and absorption. Absorption spectra occur when we observe a known star through the cloud, and extra lines missing beyond what we expect of the star will be emblematic of the constituents of the cloud. Emission spectra from clouds can also occur, that is when the light falling on them is not aligned with us, what we see is several narrow bands of light, which has been absorbed and re-emitted by the cloud.


Stars produce different spectra mainly because?

The cavity radiation spectrum comes from surface temperature. Bright line (emission) spectra come from hot elements near the surface. Dark line (absorption) spectra come from cooler elements further out. Because they're at different temperatures and have slightly different elemental ratios, each star produces a unique "fingerprint".


Are there mira and spectra in Bakugan Gundalian Invaders?

No, Mire and Spectra arnt in BGI


Is there a guy named spectra phantom you bakugan new vestroia?

no but there is a guy called spectra who owns maxis Helios


What are two kinds of information that astronomers can collect from stars by using spectrographs?

All elements have their own discrete power spectra. To excite a hydrogen atom requires a different amount of energy than to excite a helium atom. The energy of a photon is proportional to its wavelength. So by looking at the wavelengths in the absorption or emission lines in the spectra and comparing them to known energy levels (empirical or quantum mechanic derived) of different elements, a great deal can be said about a stars outer layer.

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How Many types of Infrared Spectra?

There are three main types of infrared spectra: absorption spectra, emission spectra, and reflection spectra. Absorption spectra are produced when a material absorbs infrared energy, emission spectra are produced when a material emits infrared radiation, and reflection spectra result from the reflection of infrared radiation off a material.


How can forensic scientists use emission line spectra and absorption spectra?

Forensic scientists can use emission line spectra and absorption spectra to analyze trace evidence, such as glass fragments or paint chips, found at a crime scene. By comparing the spectra of the collected samples with reference spectra, scientists can identify the chemical composition of the evidence and link it to potential sources or suspects.


Do lines of a particular element appear at the same wavelength in both emission and absorption line spectra?

No, lines of a particular element do not appear at the same wavelength in both emission and absorption line spectra. In absorption spectra, dark lines are seen where specific wavelengths are absorbed by elements in a cooler outer layer of a star or a cooler interstellar cloud. In contrast, emission spectra display bright lines when elements emit specific wavelengths of light at higher energy levels.


What is the difference between absorption and emission spectrum?

Emission spectrum: lines emitted from an atom.Absorption spectrum: absorbed wavelengths of a molecule.


How can you Distinguish absorption spectrum from emission spectrum?

Emission spectra are bright-line spectra, absorption spectra are dark-line spectra. That is: an emission spectrum is a series of bright lines on a dark background. An absorption spectrum is a series of dark lines on a normal spectrum (rainbow) background.


How do scientists use different spectra to figure out the composition of the stars outer layer?

Different chemical elements emit (or absorb) certain specific frequencies of light. When the light from a star is split in to it's rainbow spectrum of light, certain parts of the spectrum will be black (in absorption spectra) or brighter (in emission spectra). By comparing these lines to the known emission and absorption spectra of elements, the composition of a stars atmosphere can be determined.


What has the author John David Brown written?

John David Brown has written: 'The visible emission' -- subject(s): Absorption spectroscopy, Emission spectroscopy, Spectra, Iodine


What particle is responsible for spectra?

Spectra are produced by interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, typically atoms or molecules. The particle responsible for spectra is the photon, which carries energy and interacts with electrons in the atoms or molecules to produce the spectral lines observed in both emission and absorption spectra.


Describe experiments to investigate the factors on which absorption and emission of radiation depend?

One experiment could involve varying the material of the absorbing/emitting surface while keeping all other factors constant, to determine the effect of material type on absorption and emission. Another experiment could involve changing the temperature of the surface and observing how it affects the absorption and emission spectra. Additionally, one could vary the intensity or wavelength of the incoming radiation and measure the corresponding absorption and emission characteristics to study their dependence on these factors.


What are the characteristics and properties of quantum dot spectra?

Quantum dot spectra exhibit unique characteristics and properties due to their size-dependent energy levels. These include sharp and tunable emission peaks, broad absorption spectra, high quantum efficiency, and narrow emission linewidths. Additionally, quantum dots can be engineered to emit light at specific wavelengths by controlling their size and composition.


What produces a continuous spectrum and how does it differ from other types of spectra?

A continuous spectrum is produced by a hot, dense object emitting light at all wavelengths. It differs from other types of spectra, like emission and absorption spectra, which only show specific wavelengths of light emitted or absorbed by atoms or molecules.


How absorption spectra can be used in the identification of unknowns?

Each substance has known specific maximum of absorption. Comparing spectra substances can be identified.