Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Action Spectrum

A technique used to measure the rate of physiological activity plotted against wavelength of light. An action spectrum depicts the most effective wavelength of light (also known as spectral sensitivity) that is required for each specific process.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A technique used to measure the rate of physiological activity plotted against wavelength of light. An action spectrum depicts the most effective wavelength of light (also known as spectral sensitivity) that is required for each specific process.

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  • Spectrum, Action

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Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2016

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  1. E05.196w.867w.826w.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Action Spectrum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000067549. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000067549
  2. Action Spectrum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_spectrum
  3. Action Spectrum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4677424