Spectrum Analysis Discoverer?

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 R...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2003-09, Vol.80 (9), p.1003
Main Author: Retcofsky, H. L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary: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”.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed080p1003.1