Wavelength of a transparent medicine

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Finding the wavelength of a transparent medicine without altering its characteristics is challenging because a clear substance does not possess an inherent optical wavelength. Light can be passed through the substance at various wavelengths to observe its behavior, but this does not provide a specific wavelength for the medicine itself. The substance may exhibit absorption characteristics in the infrared or ultraviolet spectrum, which can be investigated using appropriate transparent containers. The discussion also indicates that the inquiry is related to a college project. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing transparent materials in a scientific context.
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Summary:: Is there a way to find the wavelength of a transparent medicine without adding a color to it?

I have a transparent substance (medicine) . I cannot find out its wavelength without having to add color to it. However I don't want to change any of its characteristics. Is there a way to find its wavelength? Am I missing something here?
 
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Your question does not make sense as asked. A substance does not have an optical "wavelength" on its own. If it is clear/transparent, then you can shine whatever wavelength of visible light through it that you want. It may have an absorption characteristic in IR or UV that you could look for, assuming it were place in an appropriate container that was transparent for IR and UV.

BTW, is this question for schoolwork?
 
Thank you so much Berkeman.

Now I understand.

Actually it's a college project.
 
Okay, thanks. I'll move the thread to the schoolwork forums then.
 

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