Spectrum Analysis Discoverer?

H. L. Retcofsky
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh, Library, PA 15129
J. Chem. Educ., 2003, 80 (9), p 1003
DOI: 10.1021/ed080p1003.1
Publication Date (Web): September 1, 2003

Abstract

There is considerable evidence that spectrum analysis had its origin in western Pennsylvania. In 1854, Dr. David Alter, a physician from Freeport, Pennsylvania, published his work entitled, “On Certain Physical Properties of Light Produced by the Combustion of Different Metals in an Electric Spark Refracted by a Prism”.

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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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