spectral range

AmE: /ˈspɛktɹəl ɹeɪndʒ/

Definition

Definition of spectral range - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physics

TECH.

continuous span of wavelengths or frequencies included in a spectrum or measurement

TECH.

This camera operates over a spectral range from visible light to near-infrared.
The sensor’s spectral range extends into the ultraviolet region.
Astronomers chose filters that match the telescope’s spectral range.

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Expressions with spectral

spectral color

color seen in a rainbow

Red is a spectral color seen in rainbows.

spectral colour

pure color from a single wavelength of light

Each spectral colour corresponds to a specific wavelength.

spectral line

line in a spectrum from specific wavelength light absorption or emission

The hydrogen atom exhibits a spectral line at 656 nm.

spectral type

classification of stars by spectral lines and bands

The spectral type of the star is class G.

spectral resolution

measure of how finely different wavelengths or frequencies can be distinguished

The new spectrometer offers higher spectral resolution for analyzing faint chemical signatures.

spectral response

measure of how a device reacts to different wavelengths or frequencies

We plotted the spectral response of the solar cell under varied illumination.

Expressions with range

top of the range

adj.

of the highest quality or price

She bought a top of the range smartphone.

at point-blank range

adj.

very close in distance or proximity

The shot was fired at point-blank range.

within shouting range

adv.

close enough to be heard by shouting

She stayed within shouting range of her friends.

from point-blank range

adv.

at a very close distance

The soldier fired from point-blank range.

date range

continuous period between two specific calendar dates used for planning or records

Please enter a date range for your hotel search.

temperature range

span between lowest and highest temperatures for a given situation

This plant grows best in a temperature range of 15 to 25 degrees.

a wide range of

det.

describes extensive selection or possibilities

There is a wide range of activities to enjoy.

close range

short distance between a weapon and a target

The sniper took the shot at close range.

come within range

move close enough to be affected or reached

The deer came within range of the hunter.

full range

complete set of different things of the same type

The store offers a full range of electronic gadgets.

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French:plage spectrale, ...
German:Spektralbereich, ...
Italian:intervallo spettrale, ...
Spanish:rango espectral, ...
Portuguese:intervalo espectral, ...
Chinese:光谱范围, ...
Japanese:スペクトル範囲, ...
Arabic:نِطَاق طَيْفِي, ...
Hebrew:טְוַח סְפֶקְטְרָלִי, ...
Russian:спектральный диапазон, ...
Ukrainian:спектральний діапазон, ...
Hindi:वर्णक्रमीय परास, ...
Bengali:বর্ণালীয় পরিসর, ...
Catalan:interval espectral, ...
Czech:spektrální rozsah, ...
Danish:spektralområde, ...
Dutch:spectraal bereik, ...
Greek:φασματική περιοχή, ...
Hungarian:spektrális tartomány, ...
Khmer:ជួរវិសាលគម, ...
Korean:분광 범위, ...
Persian:گستره طیفی, ...
Polish:zakres spektralny, ...
Portuguese (BR):faixa espectral, ...
Romanian:interval spectral, ...
Swedish:spektralområde, ...
Thai:ช่วงสเปกตรัม, ...
Turkish:spektral aralık, ...
Vietnamese:dải phổ, ...

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