What ıs Spectroscopy?

Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. By analyzing how light is absorbed, emitted, or scattered by atoms and molecules, spectroscopy allows us to uncover the fundamental structure of matter - from isolated molecules to complex materials and biological systems.

This powerful technique has transformed our understanding of nature. The history of spectroscopy is also the history of modern physics and chemistry, shaped by pioneering scientists whose work laid the foundations of quantum mechanics, molecular science, and modern technology.

From discovery of infrared radiation by Herschel and Kirchhoff’s identification of elements in the Sun to Raman’s observation of molecular inelastic scattering, spectroscopy has continually evolved to reveal the "invisible". Today, it is a cornerstone of research in physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, and materials engineering. At IKU-SPECTRA, we continue the tradition by developing advanced spectroscopic methods to address challenges in climate science, space chemistry, and new materials.