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How is Spectroscopy Used in Forensics?

Spectroscopy is the scientific field dedicated to studying the relationships between matter and radiation. A form of non-destructive testing, spectroscopy is widely applied in many science and industry areas to understand various specimens' molecular make-up. This article takes a look at how spectroscopy is used in forensic science.

By Ben Pilkington 20 Nov 2020

How Laser Technology is Improving Parkinson's Patients' Quality of Life

Several laser technologies have been produced to help PD patients' quality of life. This article discusses these in more detail.

From Walk With Path 20 Nov 2020

Improving OCT Spectrometer Performance

The requirements for a good OCT spectrometer differs significantly from a standard spectrometer used for direct spectral analysis of absorbance, fluorescence, or Raman.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 18 Nov 2020

UV Raman: Applications and Advantages

Although selection may be limited, commercially available components now put UV Raman and UVRR within reach for a much wider range of applications than ever before.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 18 Nov 2020

High-Speed OCT for Corneal Imaging

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been progressing in its ability to provide in-vivo corneal imaging over the past decade, revealing many of the structure's key to corneal pathologies.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 18 Nov 2020

Improving Food Safety with Metrohm's Portable Analysis System

Swiss company Metrohm, a world-renowned manufacturer of high-precision instruments for chemical analysis, has announced its new SERS-based portable analysis system developed to improve food safety.

From Metrohm 2 Nov 2020

High Quality Raman Spectroscopy with Compact Spectrometers

Validating authenticity, origin, purity, alcohol content, and safety are common problems in the lucrative alcoholic beverage market and can be solved using Raman spectroscopy.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 20 Oct 2020

Advantages of VPH Transmission Gratings

With benefits ranging from superior optical performance and design flexibility to robustness and consistency, VPH gratings are ideal for applications like laser pulse compression, spectroscopy, and optical coherence tomography.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 20 Oct 2020

Nanomachines Use Optical Matter to Perform Tasks on the Nanoscale

Nanomachines constructed of novel ‘optical matter’ could use laser light to perform tasks on the nanoscale, suggests new research.

By Robert Lea 13 Oct 2020

Lumos's Smart LED Helmet for Increased Bike Safety

Born out of a Kickstarter campaign, a line of ‘smart’ bike helmets from a company called Lumos could make light-based signaling for cyclists a more common sight on our roads.

By Brett Smith 9 Oct 2020

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics