absorption spectrum
The
wavelength
dependence of the
absorption cross-section
(or
absorption coefficient
); usually represented as a plot of
absorption cross-section
versus
wavelength
(or
) of the light.
Source:
PAC, 1990,
62
, 2167
(Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990))
on page 2169
(or
) of the light.
(or
) of the light.