key term - Amplitude

Definition

In the context of spectroscopy and the electromagnetic spectrum, amplitude refers to the height of a wave from its midpoint to its peak or trough. It is indicative of the intensity or strength of the signal in infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

Related terms

Wavelength:

The distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave, relevant for identifying different types of electromagnetic radiation in spectroscopy.

Frequency:

The number of waves that pass a fixed point per unit time, crucial for understanding how different molecules absorb or emit energy in infrared spectroscopy.

Spectroscopy:

A technique used to analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation, fundamental for determining molecular structure and composition in organic chemistry