Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D

Feature Writer

Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, M.Chem. Chemistry

Dr. Rebecca Ingle is a researcher in the field of ultrafast spectroscopy, where she specializes in using X-ray and optical spectroscopies to track precisely what happens during light-triggered chemical reactions. Her enthusiasm for science communication led to her starting as a science writer during her undergraduate, and since then she has contributed to numerous magazines, blogs, and newspapers. She particularly loves writing about all things lasers and optics.

Articles from Rebecca

Using Raman Spectroscopy for Saliva Studies: A Review

Raman spectroscopy has evolved into a powerful tool for both medical analysis and forensics. The ability to perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis on a variety of sample types, including saliva, has made Raman spectroscopy an excellent technique for analyzing the chemical composition of samples or looking for biomarkers as part of medical diagnosis.

3 Dec 2021

What is X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and What Applications is it Used in?

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a technique for analyzing the atomic or molecular structure of materials. Crystalline materials are the most analyzed type of material XRD but there are variations of the methodology that are suitable for other types of material such as powder X-ray diffraction.

3 Dec 2021

Understanding Immunotherapy's Effect on Tumors with Raman Spectroscopy

Spectroscopic methods, including Raman spectroscopy, are ideal for the non-invasive imaging of tumors. Spatially resolved versions of the techniques can be used to profile the full tumor site and the spectral information provided at each imaging point can then be decomposed to provide chemical information on the local region.

1 Dec 2021

Preventing Waterborne Diseases with Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Wastewater testing in water sanitation plants often makes use of online spectroscopic methods for content analysis. Certain chemical species can be used as a proxy for different types of contamination, such as high levels of nitrates being indicative of fertilizer runoff entering the water stream.

1 Dec 2021

Researching Cancer with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy

Being able to measure the exact contributions of amino acids to a given structure or discern the different conformational structures is key to the development of new therapies that make use of these proteins. Recent work from a collaboration between the Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary, KIT University in Karlsruhe, Germany, and Bruker, has involved developing a NMR method that captures these shifting structures for characterization.

24 Nov 2021

Preventing Food Waste in ‘Smart Fridges’ with Spectral Imaging Techniques

Recent work from the Journal of Spectral Imaging, suggests that spectral imaging may be a reliable way of detecting food status and be suitable for analyzing products contained in films. This technique could be used in 'smart fridges' to reduce food waste.

23 Nov 2021

Miniaturizing Quantum Devices with Novel Photonic Chips

The development of optical fibers and waveguides has opened new possibilities for the control of light, including mode selection. Improvements in optics and manufacturing processes have made it possible to create resonators with minimal light loss.

19 Nov 2021

Reducing Light Dosage Issues with a Novel Smart Microscopy Platform

This article looks at a smart microscopy device that has been developed to reduce photobleaching artifacts.

18 Nov 2021

Obtaining Sample Results Immediately with a Cost-Efficient Biosensor Microscope

Recent work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has shown that it is possible to use an affordable, portable microscope for the detection of microRNAs.

17 Nov 2021

The Future of Fiber-Based Quantum Communications with Signal Stabilization Techniques

Researchers are moving to the next step in light-based information transfer using quantum encryption. Researchers from Toshiba Europe Limited and the University of Leeds have recently demonstrated the longest distance communications transfer encrypted using the twin-field quantum key distribution protocol.

17 Nov 2021