Definition of spectrum

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The term 'spectrum' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' 1. The series of colored bands diffracted and arranged in the order of their respective wave lengths by the passage of white light through a prism or other diffracting medium and shading continuously from red (produced by the longest visible wave) to violet (produced by the shortest visible wave). 2. Any of various arrangements of colored bands or lines, together with invisible components at both ends of the spectrum, similarly formed by light from incandescent gases or other sources of radiant energy, which can be studied by a spectrograph. 3. In radio, the range of wave lengths of radio waves, from 3 centimeters to 30,000 '.

The term 'spectrum' as it applies to the area of telecommunications can be defined as 'The range of electromagnetic radio frequencies used in the transmission of sound, data and television'.


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