His most significant work was in spectroscopy and its application to the rare earth metals. He analysed the spectra of 35 elements using a Bunsen burner or electric spark to induce luminescence and consequently discovered the lanthanides samarium (Sm), dysprosium (Dy) and europium (Eu).
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