OhMyCalc

Spectroscopy Wavelength Calculator

Calculate photon energy (eV), frequency (THz), wavenumber, and spectral region from wavelength.

How to Use the Spectroscopy Wavelength Calculator

  1. Enter wavelength in nanometers.
  2. Click Calculate.
  3. Review energy, frequency, wavenumber, and spectral region.

Anwendungsfälle

Formel

Formula: E = hc/λ. E(eV) = E(J) / 1.602×10⁻¹⁹. ν = c/λ. Wavenumber = 1/λ(cm).

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What are the spectral regions?
UV: <380 nm, Visible: 380–700 nm, Near-IR: 700–2500 nm, Mid-IR: 2500–25000 nm, Far-IR: >25000 nm.
What is a wavenumber?
Wavenumber (cm⁻¹) is the number of wavelengths per centimeter. It is commonly used in infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy.
What is the relationship between energy and wavelength?
They are inversely proportional: higher energy photons have shorter wavelengths. UV light has more energy than infrared.