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| Spectroscopy Spotlight |
Peter Griffiths on NIR, Mid-IR, and Raman
Spectroscopy recently interviewed Dr. Peter Griffiths, Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho on his work in NIR, Mid-IR, and Raman. Dr. Griffiths also offers his insight on how the field of NIR has evolved throughout his illustrious career.
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| Featured News |
Two New Chemical Elements Recognized
Chemistry’s periodic table has two new man-made elements. Atomic numbers 114 and 116, for now unnamed elements, have been recognized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), which credited a Russia-U.S. collaboration with their discovery.
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Popular for a Reason
The USB2000+ from Ocean Optics is one of the most popular miniature spectrometers in the world. Compact, ultra-fast and built to last, the USB2000+ can be configured for a host of applications.
 www.oceanoptics.com/products/usb2000+.asp
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New AvaSpec NIRLine
The new high performance AvaSpec NIRLine with the TEC- extension is designed for measuring long wavelengths. The AvaSpec-NIR512-1.7-TEC and AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7-TEC provide high resolution at a large dynamic range with 1-stage thermo-electrical cooling. The AvaSpec-NIR256-2.0-TEC to NIR256-2.5-TEC range features extended InGaAs array technology to measure up to 2500 nm.
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 www.avantes.com
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Preconfigured Spectrometers for Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy
The Glacier™ X is the smallest TE cooled spectrometer on the market and is ideal for low light level applications. B&W Tek, now offers two new preconfigured models of the Glacier™ X for fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy applications. These preconfigured models are in stock and ready for immediate delivery
 www.bwtek.com/raman-fluorescence
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Enwave Optronics
Raman analyzer
The EZRaman-1-9 portable Raman analyzer from Enwave Optronics is designed to minimize fluorescence and maximize capability of Raman analysis in difficult-to-measure samples. According to the company, the analyzer's excitation wavelength is above 900 nm. Enwave Optronics, Inc., Irvine, CA;  www.enwaveopt.com.
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PerkinElmer
Spectrum Two™ is a robust, compact infrared (IR) spectrometer that can be used by everybody. Bringing reliable instrument performance to laboratory and non-laboratory environments, Spectrum Two delivers accurate IR results everyday.
 www.perkinelmer.com/ftir
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| Question of the Week |
Which technique has been the most useful in your work?
A) NIR
B) Mid-IR
C) Raman
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| Last Week's Results |
Which of the following LIBS application areas do you think will grow the fastest?
Forensics |
25% |
Metals and minerals analysis |
25% |
Manufacturing process control |
20% |
Defense and homeland security |
20% |
Characterization of nuclear material |
10% |
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