Curve of growth

In astronomy, the curve of growth describes the equivalent width of a spectral line as a function of the column density of the material from which the spectral line is observed. [1]

This article is about the curve of growth in astronomy. For other articles related to "growth curve", see Growth curve.
Example of a curve of growth

References
  1. Michael Richmond. "The curve of growth".


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