In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Scanning optical microscopy is a microscopy technique that sits within the broader category of scanning probe microscopy. It was developed in the 1980s to enable the study of properties such as refractive index, chemical structure, and local mechanical and chemical stresses at the scale of nanometers.
By Ben Pilkington
10 May 2021
Raman spectroscopy is a well-established technique in the forensics field, particularly in criminal forensics.
By Sarah Moore
7 May 2021
Researchers at MIT have developed an inexpensive way of using ordinary light microscopes to look at virus particles.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
6 May 2021
Raman and infrared spectroscopy have long been workhorses of the analytical chemistry community for their ability to provide quantitative and qualitative information on molecular species and materials. These spectroscopies are also at the heart of many process analytical technologies (PATs) in several industries, including pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing.1
Commonly found in manufacturing, machine vision systems create and analyze digital images to guide automated production and quality operations. A new cost-effective 3D machine vision system from Cognex Corporation uses a novel camera device to enable a range of engineering and production functions.
When choosing semiconductor materials for optical applications, there are a few key considerations to be made in terms of their optical properties.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
4 May 2021
Recent developments in infrared spectroscopic imaging and machine learning offer promising new tools for rapid diagnosis of cancers, including breast cancer.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
4 May 2021
Cryo-electron microscopy has already determined the protein structures of numerous simple proteins.
By Sarah Moore
29 Apr 2021
One common technique used to study viruses and their genome is transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
By Yulia Yancheva
28 Apr 2021
Since its invention, infrared spectroscopy has been adopted by a wide range of industries that currently use the technique in various applications, such as helping to monitor environmental contaminants and to assess blood alcohol levels of suspected drunk drivers. Here, we discuss its applications in the field of forensics.
By Sarah Moore
22 Apr 2021