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What Spectroscopy Techniques are Most Useful in Forensics?

Article - 20 Jul 2023

Spectroscopy is a promising tool for characterizing compounds in many research fields. This analytical tool has created an unbroken bond with forensics and has evolved into the exclusive field of...

How to Use AFM to Analyze Surface Metrology

Article - 14 Jul 2023

Characterizing the surface topography of materials and devices is vital to determine their mechanical and physical properties. This article will look at the field of surface metrology and how atomic...

Environmental Mass Spectrometry: The Intersection Between Science and Sustainability

Article - 22 Jun 2023

Environmental Mass Spectrometry is a powerful tool for detecting and analyzing trace amounts of pollutants in environmental samples. This article offers an overview of environmental mass spectrometry,...

Gas-Assisted Etching in Photonics Fabrication

Article - 2 May 2023

Etching is a crucial technique used in photonics manufacturing that facilitates the construction of micro- and nanostructures in a variety of materials. In recent years, gas-assisted etching has...

What are Optical Lattice Clocks?

Article - 7 Apr 2023

The optical lattice clock has revolutionized scientific timekeeping by achieving unprecedented levels of accuracy. This article will introduce an overview of optical lattice clocks, how they work,...

Notable Winners of the Free Electron Laser Prize

Article - 24 Mar 2023

The Free Electron Laser (FEL) Award is given to a person or people who have made a substantial contribution to the development of the free-electron laser field. The Award also offers the international...

What is Nonlinear Optics?

Article - 3 Mar 2023

Nonlinear optics is the branch of optics that studies the properties and the interaction of light in a medium where the polarization density interacts nonlinearly with the electric field of light.

What Are Semiconductor Lasers and How Are They Used?

Article - 28 Feb 2023

Semiconductor lasers are generated via radiative recombination of charge carrier pairs in semiconductors. They are more efficient, cost-effective, and require less power than conventional laser...

How Do FTIR Gas Analyzers Work?

Article - 10 Jan 2023

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is a quick, simple, and efficient technique for identifying and quantifying the constituent elements in any sample. The capacity to identify and quantify...

What are Optical Sensors Used For?

Article - 20 Dec 2024

Optical sensors are essential across various fields, including healthcare, agriculture, and industrial processes. By converting light into electrical signals, they facilitate accurate detection and...