Detection system for fast acquisition of spectra.
It consists of a '
polychromator' fitted with a detector that enables
spatial resolution, e.g., a '
vidicon tube', a '
charge-coupled device'
or a '
silicon photodiode array'.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 293
(Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006))
on page 378