Spectroscopy Staff

November 28, 2023

Researchers from Beihang University in Beijing, China, introduce a dynamic multivariate outlier detection algorithm, DM-SRD, in the journal Applied Spectroscopy, significantly improving the accuracy of real-time monitoring for surface water contamination by addressing challenges posed by hydrological fluctuations.

November 27, 2023

In a new study, a group of researchers explored the performance of multi-hole collimators with varying geometries and material compositions in a full-field XRF spectrometer based on the 2D-THCOBRA gas detector.

November 27, 2023

New research on fuel thermal conversion shows the potential of laser technology in real-time monitoring, revolutionizing efficiency, and understanding energy conversion processes.

November 24, 2023

In a recent study, quadrupole mass spectrometry (QMS) was used to test the amount of deuterium atoms from aluminum layers.

November 23, 2023

A novel automated method for spectral background estimation in laser spectroscopy promises accuracy and minimal human intervention for quantitative analysis.

November 22, 2023

A new study published in Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy investigated the effects of heterogeneity, including grain size and mineralogical composition, on micro-beam X-ray fluorescence (XRF) scanning spectroscopy. XRF is a useful tool for environmental analysis, because of its high spatial resolution.

November 21, 2023

Duke University researchers, led by Joy Q. Li, revolutionize biomedical diagnostics with a multiplexed SERS-based nanosensor called inverse molecular sentinel (iMS) for micro-RNA detection, employing machine learning, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNN) and non-negative matrix factorization (NMF), to achieve higher accuracy in spectral unmixing, paving the way for more precise and efficient clinical diagnostics.

November 20, 2023

Researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center, led by Ryan S. Jakubek, have unveiled a novel calibration method in Applied Spectroscopy that enhances the precision of Raman measurements conducted by the SHERLOC instrument on the Perseverance rover, providing a clearer and more accurate representation of intrinsic Raman spectral bandwidths on Mars.

November 16, 2023

A joint content series from LCGC and Spectroscopy will launch in the first quarter of 2024.

November 15, 2023

A recent study reveals insights for precise elemental mapping using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS).