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What is efficiency?

Oct 13, 2021 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, Spectroscopy

Efficiency relates to the performance of the various components in an optical system. The goal is to make spectrometers with the highest efficiency possible. Light will absorb into optical components before it reaches the detector; the detector will also have an efficiency curve.