D lines
D lines
A close prominent doublet of lines in the yellow region of the visible spectrum of sodium. They occur at wavelengths of 589.6 nm and 589.0 nm and, being easily recognizable, are useful as standards in spectroscopy. The D lines are strong Fraunhofer lines.Collins Dictionary of Astronomy © Market House Books Ltd, 2006
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