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spectrophotometer

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spectrophotometer, instrument for measuring and comparing the intensities of common spectral lines in the spectra of two different sources of light. See photometry photometry (fōtŏm`ətrē)
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; spectroscope spectrograph was developed. It was based on the same principle as the spectroscope, but it had a camera in place of the telescope. In recent years the electronic circuits built around the photomultiplier tube have replaced the camera, allowing real-time spectrographic analysis of
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; spectrum spectrum, arrangement or display of light or other form of radiation separated according to wavelength, frequency, energy, or some other property. Beams of charged particles can be separated into a spectrum according to mass in a mass spectrometer (see mass
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spectrophotometer [¦spek·trō·fə′täm·əd·ər]
(spectroscopy)
An instrument that consists of a radiant-energy source, monochromator, sample holder, and detector, used for measurement of radiant flux as a function of wavelength and for measurement of absorption spectra.


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Designed for use in injection and blow molding and extrusion, VeriColor Spectro is a spectrophotometer that measures "absolute color" on the L*a*b* scale rather than just relative color (color difference versus a standard).
V-600 Series UV/Vis/NIR spectrophotometers are said to feature a rugged and compact design, excellent optical performance, high speed scanning and enhanced versatility.
more modern technology and better understanding of the use of spectrophotometers have dictated that this method is no longer relevant.
 
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