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Characterization of Biological Absorption Spectra Spanning the Visible to the Short-Wave Infrared
Published on: January 10, 2025
[The effect of Doppler effect on ultraviolet absorption spectrum from difference in temperature (UVASDT)]
Yao-gai Hu1, Fan-qing Zeng, Wei Li
1College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
Abstract:
In this paper, the formation of UV absorption spectrum from difference in temperature (UVASDT) is discussed. Broadening of spectral lines might be one of the reasons for the formation of UVASDT. The effect of temperature on the broadening of spectral lines is analyzed. The Doppler SDT function is deduced, and the SDT of C60 and progesterone can be explained by it. It is indicated that the Doppler effect might be the primary reason for the formation of UVASDT of this kind of substance.
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