Wave Number

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Wave Number

### Formula:

$$\bar{\nu}=\frac{1}{\lambda}$$

### Terminologies:

- Ξ½Μ„ β†’ Wave number; number of waves present per unit length.

- Ξ» β†’ Wavelength.

### Usage:

- Used in spectroscopy to represent radiation frequency.

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