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How is Optical Microscopy Used in Forensic Science?

Optical microscopy is one of the most used methods for imaging and visualization of samples. Due to their numerous advantages, optical microscopes are used in many different fields, ranging from biology and medicine to forensic science.

By Yulia Yancheva 1 Dec 2020

How to Correctly Choose Your Raman Excitation Wavelength

With Raman systems available from the UV through NIR, it is difficult to be sure what excitation wavelength will result in the best quality Raman spectrum for a given sample.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 26 Nov 2020

OCT as Optical Biopsy in Dermatology

This ability to differentiate between tissue types extends the applicability of OCT in dermatology well beyond the evaluation of wound healing or novel therapies to studies of the mechanisms of stem cell action.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 26 Nov 2020

Extended Range Raman for Rapid Plastic ID

Extended range raman and superior sensitivity, reproducibility, and SNR can ensure highly accurate plastic ID at speeds practical for industrial use.

From Wasatch Photonics, Inc. 26 Nov 2020

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