photoacoustic spectroscopy

chemistry
Also known as: optoacoustic spectroscopy

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  • pH paper
    In chemical analysis: Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry

    …the technique is known as photoacoustic, or optoacoustic, spectrometry. Photoacoustic spectrometers typically employ microphones or piezoelectric transducers as detectors. Pressure waves result when the analyte expands and contracts as it absorbs chopped electromagnetic radiation.

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