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Using Muon Spectroscopy to Determine Lithium Diffusion

Muon spectroscopy (µSR) is a characterization technique that analyzes the effects of implanted spin-polarized muons on a material.

19 Mar 2018

Physicists Find Novel Use of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

An application of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is being pioneered by Lancaster physicists partnering with technology company Kratos Analytical.

7 Mar 2018

Using Spectroscopy to Tailor Upconversion Luminescence

Upconversion involves the emission of one photon, after absorption of multiple photons of reduced energy, boosting light from lower to higher frequencies.

5 Feb 2018

Using Raman Spectroscopy to Quickly Detect Disease

Using Raman spectroscopy, researchers have developed a kind of biopsy tool that could be used to spot diseased tissues in seconds.

29 Jan 2018

Tiny Spectroscopy Sensor for Hard Drives of the Future

A new quantum spectoscopy sensor, able to measure miniscule magnetic fields, could open the door to the next generation of hard discs.

29 Jan 2018

Low-Cost Tool to Detect Bacteria in Food and Water

A new, rapid and low-cost optical and chemical method for detecting bacteria in a water or food samples has been developed

25 Jan 2018

Technique to Develop Class of Optical Materials and Devices

A method for developing new categories of optical materials and devices, which would enable the creation of cloaking/light bending devices has been devised.

19 Jan 2018

Powerful Spectroscopy Tool to Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life

Scientists have created a powerful new spectroscopy instrument to assist in the search for extra-terrestrial life.

19 Jan 2018

Innovative Micro-Spectrometer Might Make Its Way into Smartphone in the Future

An innovative spectrometer, small enough to be inexpensively and easily incorporated into a smartphone, gets us one step closer to checking whether food is fresh, the quality of ambient air, or whether a lump is malignant.

21 Dec 2017

New Detector Module Further Enhances the Efficiency of Using Beam Time

Beam time at a neutron instrument is considered to be important – generally, users have just a few days for their measurements. For an experiment, scientists frequently travel from other countries or even continents. They naturally want to make the most use of these days for their research.

4 Dec 2017

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