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Physics

Spectroscopy Fundamentals

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Helium was first discovered in the Sun’s spectrum in 1868, years before it was found on Earth, demonstrating spectroscopy's power to detect elements across the cosmos.

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Have you ever wondered how scientists can identify the chemical composition of a star trillions of miles away, simply by analyzing its light?