Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ985108
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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Easy Observation of Infrared Spectral Lines
Cortel, Adolf
Physics Education, v47 n3 p293-296 May 2012
The spectra of some chemical elements display intense infrared (IR) lines that can be used more effectively than the ones in the visible region for identification purposes. A simple setup, based on the IR sensitivity of a handycam in nightshot mode, is described to record the visible as well as the IR spectra from decorative bulbs or salts on the flame of a Bunsen burner. (Contains 7 figures and 4 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Physics, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Science Activities, Video Technology, Light, Science Laboratories, Spectroscopy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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