May 3rd 2024
A recent study analyzed the mid-infrared (mid-IR) and visible near-infrared (VNIR) spectra of primitive Main Belt asteroids.
Pittcon 2024: Novel Spectroscopic Techniques
February 27th 2024On Tuesday February 27, a Pittcon oral session, titled “Novel Spectroscopic Techniques,” took place at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This session featured three talks that covers spectroscopic applications across various fields.
Prediction of the Harvest Time of Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
February 1st 2024The results in this study indicate that NIR spectroscopy is a potentially promising approach for the rapid identification of different harvest times of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and the proposed technique is helpful for the prediction of ripened and over-ripened Cabernet Sauvignon grapes during the harvest time.
Gulf Coast Conference: Elena Hagemann Discusses Using Raman and NIR to Analyze Petrochemicals
October 24th 2023At the 2023 Gulf Coast Conference, Spectroscopy spoke with Elena Hagemann of Metrohm USA, about spectroscopy in relation to petrochemicals. This interview was one of four conducted live at GCC 2023.
Unveiling Exoplanet Secrets: The Near-Infrared Spectrograph on the James Webb Space Telescope
September 22nd 2023The James Webb Space Telescope's near-infrared spectrograph (NIRISS) has introduced the single object slitless spectroscopy (SOSS) mode, enhancing our ability to study exoplanet atmospheres with high resolving power. This innovation holds great promise for advancing our understanding of distant worlds and their compositions.
Technological Analysis of Glazed Tiles Unearthed from Bao’ensi in Nanjing
June 23rd 2023UV-Vis-NIR can be used to understand how ancient buildings were constructed. Here, a UV-Vis-NIR and EDXRF spectrophotometer were used to analyze glazed tiles that comprised a historical site built in Ancient China.