Prism Spectroscope (Noun)
Meaning
An optical instrument for spectrographic analysis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The prism spectroscope was used to break down the light into its various colors and analyze the resulting spectrum.
- In the laboratory, the researchers employed a prism spectroscope to examine the properties of different materials.
- By utilizing the prism spectroscope, scientists can study the composition of celestial objects such as stars and planets.
- A prism spectroscope was one of the essential tools in the discovery of helium in the sun's spectral lines.
- The prism spectroscope consists of a prism, lenses, and a photographic plate that record the resulting spectrum of the light being studied.