Spectroscopy Light Sources: Books & Web Links

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on identifying resources, specifically books and web links, related to standard light sources used in spectroscopy, with an emphasis on standard lamps.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for books or web links about standard lamps used in spectroscopy.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on whether the request is for a radiance source or an irradiance source.
  • A participant specifies that they are looking for a radiance source.
  • A link to a specific product related to radiance sources is provided by another participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not appear to have a consensus, as participants are clarifying the type of light source needed.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address the definitions of radiance and irradiance sources, nor does it explore the implications of choosing one over the other.

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Can someone point me to good books or good web links that deal with standard light sources (standard lamps to be precise) used in spectroscopy?
 
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ljubak said:
Can someone point me to good books or good web links that deal with standard light sources (standard lamps to be precise) used in spectroscopy?

Are you looking for a radiance source or an irradiance source?
 
seycyrus said:
Are you looking for a radiance source or an irradiance source?

Radiance source.
 
See http://www.gamma-sci.com/products/rs10b.html"
 
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