In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
Recent years have seen a growing interest in laser-based trace gas sensor technology. With governments, organizations, and citizens worldwide becoming more aware of the damaging effects of climate change, and the increased motivation to take action against the detrimental impact on our environment, all effective ways of reducing emissions are being explored and efforts are being made to improve them.
By Sarah Moore
20 Feb 2020
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) is a technique that has undergone significant development since the first work with spectroscopy was described back in 1648.
By Sarah Moore
20 Feb 2020
To enhance safety and optimize profitability, mining operations are embracing fiber optic systems as cost-effective networking option.
By Brett Smith
20 Feb 2020
The field of nanotechnology is at the forefront of current scientific research and nanomaterials are finding use in such areas as drug development and medical research, environmental remediation, and electronics.
By Reginald Davey
19 Feb 2020
Surface metrology, which can otherwise be referred to as surface measurement, involves the investigation of the texture, structural characterization, roughness, shape and finish of any precision surface. Some of the most common technologies that are used to obtain surface measurements include stylus profilers and interferometry, as well as both three-dimensional (3D) and optical microscopy.
By Benedette Cuffari
19 Feb 2020
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an analytical technique capable of analyzing surfaces down to the molecular level, and for years it has been effectively used to describe collagen found in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
By Brett Smith
19 Feb 2020
In the field of microscopy, many different processes and techniques have been developed over the past few centuries to help researchers reveal ever-more complex details of structures that exist beyond the limit of human eyesight.
By Reginald Davey
19 Feb 2020
From its beginnings in the mid-1980s, 3D printing, or as it is also increasingly referred to, additive manufacturing, has promised many advantages over conventional manufacturing methods.
There are many different components within lasers that enable them to function effectively, and many of these parts can be made from a choice of materials. One key component is the active laser medium, otherwise known as gain medium (or gain media for plural).
By Liam Critchley
13 Feb 2020
Last June, scientists from research company Forschungszentrum Jülich, alongside those at the University of Magdeburg, both in Germany, created an innovative technique for measuring electric potentials of atoms.
By Sarah Moore
12 Feb 2020