The research group FQM-215—Affordable and Sustainable Sample Preparation at the University of Córdoba has developed a method that is not only faster and easier to perform but also more environmentally ...

Researchers have successfully demonstrated a spectrometer that is orders of magnitude smaller than current technologies and can accurately measure wavelengths of light from ultraviolet to the ...

Color, as the way light's wavelength is perceived by the human eye, goes beyond a simple aesthetic element, containing important scientific information like a substance's composition or state.

Reliable analytical instruments like spectrometers are essential for advancing health care research and diagnostics. However, budgetary constraints often require cost-effectiveness without ...

Spectroscopy seems simple: split a beam of light into its constituent wavelengths with a prism or diffraction grating, and measure the intensity of each wavelength. The devil is in the details, though ...

Meet the world’s smallest optical spectrometer. Crafted from a single nanowire less than 100 µm long, the device can measure the intensity of colored light across the visible spectrum and may ...

Red laser light is coupled into a spectrometer chip with an optical fiber from the left. The light travels along the chip until it is scattered out the the top in a waveguide section on the right.

Abstract: Terahertz time domain spectrometer is becoming an important tool for inspecting the molecular information located in terahertz region. In order to get reliable spectroscopy data, calibration ...

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If you’re a radiation enthusiast, chances are you’ve got a Geiger counter lying around somewhere. While Geiger counters are useful to detect the amount of radiation present, and with a few tricks can ...

Protein bars are a convenient snack. They typically don’t require reheating and are easy to take with you and enjoy on the go. Many commercial brands of protein bars contain ingredients like added ...