http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy Spectroscopy Magazine Online provides practical advice about modern spectroscopic techniques and instrumentation to solve real-world problems in diverse physical and life science disciplines. 2012-02-23T03:06:44Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Annual-Award-Recognizes-Innovative-Academic-Resear/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761359?ref=25 ASD Inc. (Boulder, Colorado) has announced the Alexander Geotz Instrument Support Program award recipients for 2012. 2012-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/082012/761359null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Duncan-Graham-Named-Recipient-of-Coblentz-Societys/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761329?ref=25 The Coblentz Society and the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS) recently named Professor Duncan Graham of the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland) as the recipient of the Coblentz Society?s 2012 Craver Award. 2012-02-22T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/082012/761329null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Parker-Balston---Generating-Purge-Gas-for-FTIR-Spe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761306?ref=25 Parker Balston - Generating Purge Gas for FT/IR Spectroscopy 2012-02-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/082012/761306null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Technology+Forum+Column/NIR-Technology-Forum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761102?ref=25 Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is used in various application areas, including pharmaceutical analysis, medical diagnostics, and food and agrochemical analysis. Participants in this Technology Forum are Edwin Weusthof of Avantes BV, John Richmond of Bruker Optics, and Yvette Mattley of Ocean Optics. 2012-02-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/082012/761102null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Thermo---Real-Time-High-Precision-ICP-OES-Analysis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/761098?ref=25 Thermo - Real-Time High Precision ICP-OES Analysis for Precious Metals 2012-02-20T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/082012/761098null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Moxtek---Corrosion-Resistance-of-DuraBerylliumreg-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/758752?ref=25 Moxtek - Corrosion Resistance of DuraBeryllium® Plus X-ray Windows 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/072012/758752null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Jim-Rydzak-Joins-Spectroscopys-Editorial-Advisory-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/758731?ref=25 Spectroscopy magazine is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Rydzak to its editorial advisory board. 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/072012/758731null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Rigaku-and-the-University-of-Tokyo-Establish-Colla/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/758729?ref=25 Rigaku (The Woodlands, Texas) and the University of Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan) held a ceremony on January 25, 2012 to celebrate the establishment of an Industry-Academia Collaboration Center at the university. 2012-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/072012/758729null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/X-ray-Fluorescence-Analysis-Advances-the-Developme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/758582?ref=25 As interest grows in expanding the use of renewable energy, companies like DuPont (Wilmington, Delaware) are developing new photovoltaic materials for use in solar panels. Spectroscopy recently spoke to Dr. Wayne Brubaker, Senior Research Chemist at DuPont?s Corporate Center for Analytical Sciences, about the use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy in the analysis of those materials, during both development and manufacturing. 2012-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/072012/758582null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Shimadzu---Fertilizer-Analysis-Using-Simultaneous-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/758623?ref=25 Shimadzu - Fertilizer Analysis Using Simultaneous ICP Emission Spectrometry 2012-02-13T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/072012/758623null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/The-Contribution-of-Raman-Microscopy-to-the-Charac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/758459?ref=25 Raman has a unique capability to characterize nanoscale materials that are between crystalline and amorphous. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/062012/758459null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Classical-Least-Squares-Part-VIII-Comparison-of-CL/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/758456?ref=25 The series on classical least squares continues with a comparison of experimental results and theoretical expectations. 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/062012/758456null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/2012-E-Media-Kit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/759020?ref=25 2012 E-Media Kit 2012-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/072012/759020null PDF http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Application+Notes+-+Atomic+Spectroscopy/Elemental-impurities-in-liquid-pharmaceutical-prod/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757129?ref=25 This application note describes the analysis of a range of liquid pharmaceutical products by ICP-OES in adherence with the two proposed USP chapters 232 and 233. 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/757129null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Long-Wavelength-Dispersive-1064nm-Raman-Counterfei/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757131?ref=25 Increased capability for identifying genuine versus counterfeit materials is achieved by using dispersive 1064nm Raman analyzers. 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/757131null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/More-Raman-Analyses-Less-Fluorescence-Interference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/746163?ref=25 In recent years, the spectroscopy community has observed rapid development of Raman instrumentation and its usefulness in a variety of applications. Routine Raman analysis with 785 nm excitation has served well for the great majority of industrial applications and has become the most favored instrument configuration. 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/442011/746163null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Agilent-Cary-630-FTIR-Pharmacopoeia-compliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757133?ref=25 The Agilent Cary 630 FTIR is uniquely suited for use in pharmaceutical quality control applications. 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/757133null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Quantitative-measurement-of-active-pharmaceutical-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757132?ref=25 With optimized sampling technology, the Cary 630 is an exceedingly useful spectrometer for QA/QC, analytical services and method development in the pharmaceutical industry. 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/757132null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Design-Considerations-for-the-Q-Series/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753486?ref=25 The Q Series is a line of step-up DC to high voltage DC converters in an ultra-miniature 0.125 cubic inch package. Models are available covering the range of 0 to +/-100 volts through +/-5,000 volts, with an input of 0 to 5 volts or 0 to 12 volts, depending on model number. 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753486null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Application+Notes+-+Atomic+Spectroscopy/RoHS-Elements-by-Benchtop-EDXRF-Spectrometry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757130?ref=25 Analysis of Cl and the main elements Cr, Hg, Pb, Br and Cd in polyethylene, as governed by RoHS and similar directives, are demonstrated using an EDXRF empirical calibration method. 2012-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/757130null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/BaySpec---Long-Wavelength-Dispersive-1064nm-Raman-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756898?ref=25 BaySpec - Long-Wavelength Dispersive 1064nm Raman Counterfeit Detection of Rum, Shampoo, et. al. 2012-01-24T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756898null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/BaySpec---Long-Wavelength-Dispersive-1064-nm-Raman/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756870?ref=25 BaySpec - Long-Wavelength Dispersive 1064 nm Raman: In-Line Pharmaceutical Compound Identification 2012-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756870null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Quantitative-measurement-of-active-pharm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756817?ref=25 Agilent - Quantitative measurement of active pharmaceutical ingredients using the diffuse reflectance Cary 630 FTIR 2012-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756817null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Agilent-Cary-630-FTIR-Pharmacopoeia-comp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756818?ref=25 Agilent - Agilent Cary 630 FTIR Pharmacopoeia compliance 2012-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756818null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Applied-Rigaku-Technologies---RoHS-Elements-by-Ben/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756706?ref=25 Applied Rigaku Technologies - RoHS Elements by Benchtop EDXRF Spectrometry 2012-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/032012/756706null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+Market+Profile+Column/Terahertz-Spectroscopy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756704?ref=25 One of the newest and fastest-growing subsegments of the molecular spectroscopy market is terahertz spectroscopy. It makes use of a previously underused segment of the electromagnetic spectrum and is already seeing demand from a variety of industries. Although it remains unclear which industries will become major adopters of the technology, it looks certain that terahertz spectroscopy will develop into a major segment of the molecular spectroscopy market. 2012-01-20T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/032012/756704null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Molecular+Spectroscopy/How-Molecules-React-to-Strong-Lasers-New-Discoveri/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756431?ref=25 Spectroscopy recently interviewed professor Robert J. Levis, professor of chemistry at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on his work with strong lasers, including specific applications such as tissue typing and tissue analysis. 2012-01-16T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/032012/756431null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Thermo---Elemental-impurities-in-liquid-pharmaceut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756227?ref=25 Thermo - Elemental impurities in liquid pharmaceutical products 2012-01-13T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/022012/756227null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/FACSS-Innovation-Awards-Winners-Announced/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756151?ref=25 The Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS) announced the winners of the 2011 FACSS Innovation Awards, which showcase the newest and most creative science debuted orally at a FACSS organized conference. 2012-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/022012/756151null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Featured+Articles/Department-of-Homeland-Security-Offers-Programs-fo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/755323?ref=25 In response to the growing concern in the United States over the threat of nuclear terrorism, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the National Nuclear Forensic Expertise Development Program (NNFEDP) in 2008. Led by DNDO in close collaboration with the Departments of Energy (DOE) and Defense, the NNFEDP is an interagency effort committed to developing and maintaining a robust academic and technical pipeline to strengthen the nuclear forensics workforce. 2012-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/022012/755323null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/US-Department-of-Homeland-Security-Programs-in-Nuc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/755340?ref=25 The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office in the Department of Homeland Security launched the National Nuclear Forensic Expertise Development Program (NNFEDP) in 2008. The NNFEDP is an interagency effort committed to developing and maintaining a robust academic and technical pipeline to strengthen the nuclear forensics workforce. 2012-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/022012/755340null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/ICP-MS-Technology-Forum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/755366?ref=25 Inductively coupled plasma?mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is one of the primary techniques for trace elemental analysis. This Technology Forum discusses the effects of carbon in samples and the use of correction equations to account for interferences. Participants in this Forum include Deborah Bradshaw, consultant and Spectroscopy Editorial Advisory Board member; Shane Elliott, ICP-MS Products Global Business Manager for Bruker CAM; and Charles A Schneider, Inorganic Product Planning Manager at PerkinElmer. 2012-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/022012/755366null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Optimization-of-an-Analytical-Method-for-the-Deter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756904?ref=25 Methods and results from a study analyzing metal concentrations in urine samples using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756904null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Using-Fluorescence-Correlation-Spectroscopy-FCS-an/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756903?ref=25 The basic techniques of fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) are discussed as well as several applications, such as nanoparticle dispersion studies. 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756903/optics_T_thumbnail.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756903/optics_M_main.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756903/optics_F_flash.jpg XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+News+Spectrum/News-Spectrum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756902?ref=25 Micky Myrick Joins Spectroscopy's Editorial Advisory Board 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756902null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Maxwells-Equations-Part-V/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756900?ref=25 Here, we continue the discussion of electromagnetism and Maxwell's second equation. 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756900/baseline_thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756900/baseline_main_main.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756900/baseline_flash_flash.jpg XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+Products/Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756899?ref=25 Products Resources 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756899null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Managing-Mass-Spectrometric-Data/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/756901?ref=25 Aspects of integrated data management specifically for mass spectrometric data are explored, including spectral dataset size, laboratory documents, and requirements for archiving and sharing research data. 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756901/2_mass_spec_forum_thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756901/2_mass_spec_forum_main_main.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/756901/2_mass_spec_forum_flash_flash.jpg XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+Calendar/Calendar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/757010?ref=25 Calendar 2012-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/042012/757010null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Trace-Analysis-of-Palladium-Using-Electrothermal-A/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753487?ref=25 An Atomic Absorption (AA) spectrophotometer is used to measure precious metals such as Palladium. This application presents examples of Pd trace analysis using the graphite furnace atomization method with the organic solvents isopropanol (IPA) and n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), both strongly compatible with water and easy to use. 2011-12-16T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753487null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Investigation-of-UV-Irradiated-Film-Deterioration/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753488?ref=25 PET and EVA films are often used to protect solar cells. Using UV-Vis-NIR, this application note examines the changes that occur in the transmittance spectra of these films due to ultraviolet radiation from the standpoint of color measurement and haze measurement. 2011-12-16T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753488null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+Market+Profile/Market-Profile-Fluorescence-Correlation-Spectrosco/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752310?ref=25 Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) is a relatively new and advanced subsegment of the fluorescence spectroscopy market. FCS can provide a wealth of very specific physiochemical information that is most useful to those in biology and related sectors. 2011-12-12T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/512011/752310null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Micky-Myrick-Joins-Spectroscopys-Editorial-Advisor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752386?ref=25 Spectroscopy magazine is pleased to announce the addition of Micky Myrick, PhD, to its editorial advisory board. 2011-12-12T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/512011/752386null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Shimadzu---Investigation-of-UV-Irradiated-Film-Det/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752268?ref=25 Shimadzu - Investigation of UV-Irradiated Film Deterioration 2011-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752268null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Technology+Forum+Column/Raman-Spectroscopy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752257?ref=25 Raman spectroscopy has been put to good use in applications such as nanomaterials development as well as in quality control laboratories. 2011-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752257null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Shimadzu---Trace-Analysis-of-Palladium-Using-Elect/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752269?ref=25 Shimadzu - Trace Analysis of Palladium Using Electrothermal Atomization 2011-12-09T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752269null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---Protein-Biomarker-Research-Pipeline-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752277?ref=25 AB SCIEX - Protein Biomarker Research Pipeline for Developing Protein Biomarkers for Diabetic Kidney Disease 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752277null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/EMCO---Design-Considerations-for-the-Q-Series/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752118?ref=25 EMCO - Design Considerations for the Q Series 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752118null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---Detection-of-Allergens-in-Bread-and-Pas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752276?ref=25 AB SCIEX - Detection of Allergens in Bread and Pasta by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752276null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---Rapid-Metabolite-Identification-using-M/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752121?ref=25 AB SCIEX - Rapid Metabolite Identification using MetabolitePilot™ Software and TripleTOF™ 5600 System 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752121null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---Analysis-of-Intact-and-Reduced-Therapeu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752272?ref=25 AB SCIEX - Analysis of Intact and Reduced Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies using the TripleTOF™ 5600 System 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752272null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---MSMSALL-with-SWATH-Acquisition/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752122?ref=25 AB SCIEX - MS/MSALL with SWATH Acquisition 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752122null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---Solving-Bottlenecks-in-Metabolite-ID-Da/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752274?ref=25 AB SCIEX - Solving Bottlenecks in Metabolite ID Data Analysis 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752274null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---Quantitation-and-Identification-of-the-/ArticlePictorial/Article/detail/752120?ref=25 AB SCIEX - Quantitation and Identification of the Pesticide Malathion in Fruit Samples using MRM3 Quantitation 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlepictorial/spectroscopy/502011/752120null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/AB-SCIEX---Quantitation-and-Identification-of-Phar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/752117?ref=25 AB SCIEX - Quantitation and Identification of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCP) in Water Samples 2011-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/752117null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/New-Technique-Dates-Ancient-Samples/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751691?ref=25 Physicists in Italy have developed a new method, based on infrared laser spectroscopy, to carbon-date old samples that can be performed using portable and low-cost equipment. According to the researchers, their new idea could have other applications in biomedical procedures, environmental monitoring, fundamental physics, and explosives detection. 2011-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/751691null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Advanced-X-ray-Detector-Brings-Purported-Rembrandt/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751684?ref=25 Researchers at the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (Upton, New York) used an advanced x-ray detector developed at NSLS to find compelling evidence that an unknown Rembrandt painting, titled ?Old Man with a Beard,? was an authentic work done by the Dutch master. 2011-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/751684null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Generating-Purge-Gas-for-FTIR-Spectroscopy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751528?ref=25 Generating Purge Gas for FT/IR Spectroscopy 2011-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/751528null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/US-Department-of-Energy-Unveils-New-Microscope-for/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751569?ref=25 A new class of x-ray photoelectron spectroscopic microscope has been developed at the U.S. Department of Energy?s Brookhaven National Laboratory (Upton, New York) and will be used for advanced research on a wide range of technologically important materials systems. 2011-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/502011/751569null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Technology+Forum+Column/X-ray-Fluorescence-Simplified-Instrument-Operation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/751315?ref=25 Industrial use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is on the rise, often involving workers who are not spectroscopists. This brings advantages, as well as a need for more XRF training. 2011-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/492011/751315null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Feature+Article+for+Home+Page/Maxwells-Equations-Part-IV/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753682?ref=25 A discussion of magnetism, leading into Maxwell's second equation 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753682/baseline_thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753682/baseline_main_main.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753682/baseline_flash_flash.jpg XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/USP-lt1058gt-and-the-GAMP-Guide-on-Laboratory-Comp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753679?ref=25 Here's what needs to be done to harmonize these two documents. 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753679/focus_on_quality_thu_thumbnail.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753679/focus_on_quality_main_main.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753679/focus_on_quality_flash_flash.jpg XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+Editorial+Index/Editorial-Index/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753678?ref=25 Spectroscopy presents its annual index of authors and articles. 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753678null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+News+Spectrum/News-Spectrum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753681?ref=25 New Website for PIKE; Sabine Becker Wins the 2012 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753681null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Temporary-On-line-FT-IR-Spectroscopy-for-Process-C/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/753680?ref=25 Case studies involving fouling and product quality illustrate the effective use of this method. 2011-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/522011/753680null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Corrosion-Resistance-of-X-ray-Windows-DuraBerylliu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749778?ref=25 DuraBeryllium® Plus windows are Moxtek’s most robust coated beryllium X-ray window. This window has an additional thin coating of polymer “Plus” applied to the already robust DuraBeryllium window. The Plus layer is more resistant to water and other harsh chemicals. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/482011/749778null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Mid-Infrared-Reflectivity-Measurements-of-Diffuse-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749779?ref=25 The approach to infrared measurements of diffusely scattering materials often is dictated by the objective of the analysis. Spectral data from three different mid-infrared reflectance sampling accessories are contrasted. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/482011/749779null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Automated-Circular-Dichroism-with-Dynamic-Multimod/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/750234?ref=25 The relative stabilities of the 9th-10th type III domain pair of fibronectin (FIII9-10) and two mutants thereof, all of which have immunoglobulin-like beta-sandwich domains, were investigated using dynamic multimode spectroscopy (DMS) with automated circular dichroism (ACD). 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/482011/750234null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Ultrasensitive-3D-Confocal-Raman-Imaging/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749818?ref=25 Confocal Raman Microscopy is an excellent tool for true 3D Chemical Imaging. In this application note the technique for ultrasensitive Raman imaging is highlighted along with various examples of applications. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/482011/749818null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/The-Determination-of-Mercury-in-Drinking-Water/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/746170?ref=25 This application note describes the sample handling requirements, analysis conditions, and results obtained for the determination of mercury in drinking water using the Hydra IIAA Mercury Analyzer from Teledyne Leeman Labs. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/442011/746170null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/HR-Continuum-Source-AAS-and-Direct-Solid-Sampling-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749780?ref=25 Nickel-base alloys are materials which consist of nickel for the most part and at least one further element. Due to their good corrosion resistance and high-temperature resistance as well as special physical properties (e.g., electric drag) the fields of application for those materials are versatile. Among other things they are applied as catalysts in the automobile industry, in aircraft powertrains, electric home appliances, power plant generators, and waste incineration plants. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/482011/749780null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/1.+Application++Notes/Elemental-Analysis-of-Regulated-products-case-stud/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/746174?ref=25 Benchtop XRF is a viable method for elemental analysis on regulated products such as infant cereal. XRF requires little to no sample preparation, and is simple to operate with long-lasting calibrations. 2011-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/442011/746174null REMOTE http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Sabine-Becker-Wins-the-2012-Winter-Conference-Awar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749544?ref=25 J. Sabine Becker, the head of trace and ultratrace Analysis in the Central Division of Analytical Chemistry at the Research Center Juelich, in Juelich, Germany, has won the 2012 Winter Conference Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry, sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific (San Jose, California). 2011-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749544null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/WITec---Ultrasensitive-3D-Confocal-Raman-Imaging/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749125?ref=25 WITec - Ultrasensitive 3D Confocal Raman Imaging 2011-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749125null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Pike---Mid-Infrared-Reflectivity-Measurements-of-D/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749182?ref=25 Pike - Mid-Infrared Reflectivity Measurements of Diffuse Materials 2011-11-16T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749182null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Moxtek---Corrosion-Resistance-of-X-ray-Windows-Dur/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749042?ref=25 Moxtek - Corrosion Resistance of X-ray Windows DuraBeryllium® Plus 2011-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749042null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Feature/Resolution-in-Mid-Infrared-Imaging-The-Theory/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748598?ref=25 The field of mid-infrared (mid-IR) imaging has made significant developments in recent years, but the theory has not kept pace. Rohit Bhargava, an associate professor of engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the associate director of the University of Illinois Cancer Center, recently undertook studies to address that gap. Spectroscopy spoke to him recently about that work. 2011-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748598null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Quantitative-Analysis-of-Copolymers-usin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748384?ref=25 Agilent - Quantitative Analysis of Copolymers using the Cary 630 FTIR 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748384null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Solutions-for-polymers-and-materials/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748382?ref=25 Agilent - Solutions for polymers and materials 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748382null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---The-measurement-of-high-optical-densitie/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748373?ref=25 Agilent - The measurement of high optical densities (up to 8 Abs) in the near-infrared 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748373null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Material-analysis-by-infrared-mapping-A-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748376?ref=25 Agilent - Material analysis by infrared mapping: A case study using a multi-layer paint sample 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748376null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---The-determination-of-film-thickness-usin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748375?ref=25 Agilent - The determination of film thickness using diffuse reflectance UV 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748375null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Identification-and-evaluation-of-coating/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748363?ref=25 Agilent - Identification and evaluation of coatings using handheld FTIR 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748363null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Composite-heat-damage-measurement-using-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748349?ref=25 Agilent - Composite heat damage measurement using the 4100 ExoScan FTIR 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748349null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Expoxy-Primer-thickness-on-aluminum-meas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748361?ref=25 Agilent - Expoxy Primer thickness on aluminum measured with the handheld Agilent 4100 ExoScan FTIR 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748361null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Agilent---Low-reflectance-measurements-using-the-l/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748381?ref=25 Agilent - Low reflectance measurements using the ‘VW’ technique 2011-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748381null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/Edinburgh-Instruments-Restructures-and-Celebrates-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/748005?ref=25 Edinburgh Instruments (Livingston, UK), is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a restructuring of the company to focus on its new Edinburgh Photonics and Edinburgh Sensors divisions. 2011-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/748005null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Technology+Forum+Column/Technology-Forum-Laser-Induced-Breakdown-Spectrosc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747690?ref=25 Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has been used for real-world applications ranging from mining sample analysis to threat analysis to industrial process control. Participants in this Technology Forum are Benjamin W. Smith of the University of Florida, Andrzej Miziolek of the US Army Research Laboratory, and Steve Buckley of Photon Machines, Inc. 2011-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/462011/747690null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/News/New-Website-for-PIKE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747187?ref=25 PIKE Technologies (Madison, Wisconsin) debuted a new company website, www.piketech.com, in October. 2011-11-02T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/452011/747187null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/IFPAC-2012-Conference-Preview/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/747040?ref=25 The 26th International Forum and Exhibition Process Analytical Technology (Process Analysis and Control) (IFPAC) conference will be held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (Baltimore, Maryland) on January 22-25, 2012. 2011-11-02T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/452011/747040null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+Products/Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749071?ref=25 Microwave plasma–atomic emission spectrometer 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749071null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Ensuring-the-Safety-and-Quality-of-Foodstuffs-Prod/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749106?ref=25 This study focuses on the use of inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) in Chinese laboratories for measuring toxic, essential, and nutritional elements in foods. In particular, we describe recent advances in detection systems and interference removal capabilities to provide fast and simple multielement analysis over a wide concentration range for many different types of food samples. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749106null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Column%3A+Mass+Spectrometry+Forum/Detecting-Ions-in-Mass-Spectrometers-with-the-Fara/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749074?ref=25 The Faraday cup has been associated with mass spectrometry since the first instruments were assembled and continues to be used today. Here's how it works. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749074/2_mass_spec_forum_thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749074/2_mass_spec_forum_main_main.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749074/2_mass_spec_forum_flash_flash.jpg XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Raman-Thermometry-of-Microdevices-Comparing-Method/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749075?ref=25 Temperature measurements can be made using spectral features such as the position, linewidth, and intensity of the Raman signal associated with specific optical phonon modes. Each of these spectral characteristics offers particular advantages, depending on the type of device and operational considerations. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749075null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Column%3A+Focus+on+Quality/Periodic-Reviews-of-Computerized-Systems-Part-II/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749070?ref=25 Continued discussion of the periodic review process, including how to conduct a review, the use of checklists, and reporting the outcome 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749070/focus_on_quality_thu_thumbnail.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749070/focus_on_quality_main_main.jpg http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749070/focus_on_quality_flash_flash.jpg XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/Overcoming-the-Challenges-Associated-with-the-Dire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749103?ref=25 The direct analysis of seawater by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is notoriously difficult because of the high matrix content of the sample that leads to both spectroscopic (for example, polyatomic interferences) and nonspectroscopic interferences (for example, signal suppression). Additionally, the low target concentration levels demand a noncontaminating, robust sample introduction technique. The latest ICP-MS techniques provide high-throughput methods that are able to process large numbers of samples presented for analysis. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749103null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+Calendar/Calendar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749069?ref=25 Calendar 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749069null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Applied-Photophysics---Automated-Circular-Dichrois/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/746799?ref=25 Applied Photophysics - Automated Circular Dichroism with Dynamic Multimode Spectroscopy: a powerful tool for establishing conformational stability of cloned proteins 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/452011/746799null HTML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Articles/The-Determination-of-sup226supRa-in-Nontypical-Soi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749105?ref=25 This article describes a way to measure 226Ra using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) rather than the conventional method of gamma spectroscopy, taking into account an undocumented interference (207Pb19F) that is caused by the requirement to use hydrofluoric acid during sample preparation. The unusually high Pb levels observed in a number of soil samples caused significant interferences at the very low concentrations of 226Ra that were measured. The expected 208Pb18O interference was insignificant under optimized instrument conditions. 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749105null XML http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/Departments%3A+News+Spectrum/News-Spectrum/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/749072?ref=25 The Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS, Santa Fe, New Mexico) has changed the name of its 38-year-old annual conference from the eponymous FACSS to SCIX, with the tagline "The Great Scientific Exchange." 2011-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spectroscopy/data/articlestandard/spectroscopy/472011/749072null XML