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LINEAR DISPERSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
CONT

[For spectroscopic instruments], linear dispersion = dx divided by dlambda where x = separation of spectral lines and lambda = wavelength.

OBS

The word "lambda" must be replaced by the corresponding small Greek letter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
CONT

[Pour des instruments spectroscopiques], la dispersion linéaire = dx divisé par dlambda où x = séparation de deux raies du spectre, et lambda = longueur d'onde.

OBS

Le mot «lambda» doit être remplacé par la minuscule grecque correspondante.

Spanish

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