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spectral line

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spectral line [′spek·trəl ‚līn]
(spectroscopy)
A discrete value of a quantity, such as frequency, wavelength, energy, or mass, whose spectrum is being investigated; one may observe a finite spread of values resulting from such factors as level width, Doppler broadening, and instrument imperfections. Also known as spectrum line.


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The laser radiation was contained in a single spectral line having an approximately Gaussian intensity profile with known 1/[e.
The wavelength of light emitted by a single atom appears as a sharp spectral line.
The spectral line width and side-mode suppression performance of the 1310 nm single-mode VCSEL are equivalent to or better than a DFB laser.
 
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