Researchers have developed a vehicle-mounted spectroscopy system that can reliably detect methane in real time while driving.

Scientists could have a new way to explore the hidden behavior of matter, thanks to research involving Queen Mary University ...

Many fascinating phases in quantum materials emerge when electrons, atoms and other microscopic components begin to act collectively. But these phases do not necessarily appear out of nowhere when a ...

Why is Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Used? One of the main techniques for evaluating the optical properties of materials is optical absorption spectroscopy, or UV-vis spectroscopy. Most absorption ...

While many people often use spectroscopy and spectrometry interchangeably, there are some subtle differences in their exact meanings and the associated experimental techniques they are used to ...

Virtually every scientific field has made strides by harnessing light to study the properties of substances. This technique, called spectroscopy, has countless research applications, and innovations ...

Physicists achieve major leap in precision and accuracy at extremely low light levels. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) have successfully developed a new technique for ...

Zeiss SPARC continuously determines the calorific value, moisture content and chlorine content of RDF (refuse-derived fuel) ...

Why 3,000 bars are needed to take a comprehensive look at a protein: Researchers present a new high-pressure spectroscopy method to unravel the properties of proteins' native structures. A pressure of ...

Infrared spectroscopy, which measures light absorption, provides valuable insights into the structure and conformation of biomolecules. When combined with other analytical techniques, Fourier ...