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The Use of X-Ray Diffraction for Nanoparticle Characterization

Article - 21 Mar 2022

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a versatile technique used commonly in the field of nanotechnology to characterize and acquire accurate information regarding the composition, crystal structure, and...

TEM Vs SEM: Comparing Different Types of Electron Microscopy

Article - 21 Mar 2022

Electron microscopy has opened new worlds of detail in materials science, eclipsing the capabilities of conventional light microscopes with much higher resolution. Various types of electron...

Methods and Concepts of Spectroscopic Measurements of Gases

Article - 18 Mar 2022

High-resolution gas-phase measurements have proved extremely important for the validation of many theoretical techniques and developing our understanding of molecular chemistry at the atomic level.

World Sleep Day: Analyzing Sleep with the Use of Optics

Article - 18 Mar 2022

Optics presents an important opportunity for sleep research as it offers a way of investigating sleep without some of the limitations and challenges related to other methods. To commemorate World...

Using Atomic Force Microscopy to Study Meteorites

Article - 17 Mar 2022

Recently, scientists from the IBM Research laboratory in Zurich, in collaboration with a multinational research team, studied organic molecules from meteorites using ultra-high-resolution atomic force...

Using Raman Spectroscopy to Detect Nitrogen Deficiency in Plants

Article - 9 Mar 2022

An effective sensor could sense nitrogen concentrations, which is one of the main limiting factors for crop growth and agricultural productivity. This article discusses the use of Raman spectroscopy...

What is Lensless Holographic Microscopy?

Article - 25 Feb 2022

A new lensless holographic microscopy technique promises high-quality imaging and analysis of biological samples without the need for lenses and could transform access to healthcare worldwide.

How Single-Cell Force Spectroscopy is Shaping Our Understanding of Mating Adhesins

Article - 24 Feb 2022

One technique that has emerged as a powerful tool in such cellular studies is using atomic force microscopy to perform force spectroscopy on immobilized cellular species. This is known as single-cell...

SPOTLIGHT: Producing Clean Energy with Photonics and Sunlight

Article - 23 Feb 2022

AZoOptics speaks to Nicole Meulendijks from TNO in the Netherlands about the SPOTLIGHT consortium and its use of photonics such as LEDs to turn carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into renewable energy.

Optical Methods for Detecting Nitrogen in Water

Article - 23 Feb 2022

Nitrogen is a vital element for plant and animal growth. An overabundance of the substance, however, is linked with adverse effects on the health of humans, animals, and our ecosystems.