In-depth articles written by our editorial team focusing on the latest developments in materials science and technology
This article explains how Quantum Cascade lasers can be used in Spectroscopy.
By Liam Critchley
10 Jul 2018
This article explains how Fiber Optic cables work.
By Vignesh Mukund
10 Jul 2018
Researchers have mimicked the protein reflectin, which is found in squid, to create camouflaging films and fibers, which could be woven together to form an invisibility cloak.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 May 2018
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) uses both roughened metal surfaces and nanoparticles in colloidal solutions to enhance the Raman signal. Recent research has also had a focus on zinc oxide nanostructures.
By Louise Saul
23 Apr 2018
Unlike humans, who have a single eye and lens, insects have what are called compound eyes. These compound eyes consist of several tiny eyes called ommatidia with one lens each. Their numbers can range from hundreds to several thousand.
By Lakshmi Supriya
17 Apr 2018
This is an article on a non-invasive method to monitor blood glucose level, with focus on Raman spectroscopy. A simplified Raman spectrometer consists of a fiber-optical probe & a computing device which calculates the glucose concentration.
By Saransh Wales Maurya
12 Apr 2018
When there are no nearby stars to use as a reference, lasers are used to generate small bright spots in the sky. These laser guide stars can be used by astronomers with adaptive optics imaging to obtain pictures superior to those taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
12 Apr 2018
Raman spectroscopy, which uses the inelastic scattering of light falling on a material, is used for the characterization of materials (including nanostructures) because it is a non-destructive, fast, efficient, and simple technique.
By Saransh Wales Maurya
10 Apr 2018
Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) is a powerful technique that is used to enhance sensitivity when using Raman spectroscopy.
By Louise Saul
10 Apr 2018
Researchers aimed to study the relationship between the freshness of citrus fruits available on the common markets and their Raman spectroscopy output.
By Saransh Wales Maurya
6 Apr 2018