Term: transition wavenumber, \(\tilde{\nu }\)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.T06473

Definition:
Difference of term values for the corresponding states (upper minus lower).

Related Terms:
1) term (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.T06272).

Source: Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 23 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)

Citation: 'transition wavenumber, \(\tilde{\nu }\)' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.T06473

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