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Standoff, Wide-Area Explosive and Narcotic Detection Using Shortwave Infared Hyperspectral ImagingShortwave infrared hyperspectral imaging (SWIR HSI) shows great potential in the targeting and identification of explosive and narcotic materials in complex scenes where the target concentration is low. Tunable filter–based SWIR HSI sensors can be configured to use either single-bandpass or multiple-bandpass wavelength tuning to enable hazardous material detection in stationary, moving sensor, or moving target scenarios.
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External Reflection Analysis of Surface CoatingsExternal reflection using IR spectroscopy is effective for examining paintings, polymer-coated metals like soda can coatings, and even bulk polymers. Shiny, metallic surfaces provide a strong specular reflection spectrum that matches standard absorbance spectra very well. Less-reflective surfaces, like dark plastics, may require additional software processing.
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Standoff, Wide-Area Explosive and Narcotic Detection Using Shortwave Infared Hyperspectral ImagingShortwave infrared hyperspectral imaging (SWIR HSI) shows great potential in the targeting and identification of explosive and narcotic materials in complex scenes where the target concentration is low. Tunable filter–based SWIR HSI sensors can be configured to use either single-bandpass or multiple-bandpass wavelength tuning to enable hazardous material detection in stationary, moving sensor, or moving target scenarios.
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FT-IR Spectroscopy for Identification of Biological Stains for Forensic PurposesFor analyzing unknown biological stains in a forensic setting, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy has many advantages. It can provide confirmatory identification of the fluid type, can estimate the stain’s age, discriminate species, and can be used on samples found on various substrates and exposed to various environmental conditions.
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Standoff, Wide-Area Explosive and Narcotic Detection Using Shortwave Infared Hyperspectral ImagingShortwave infrared hyperspectral imaging (SWIR HSI) shows great potential in the targeting and identification of explosive and narcotic materials in complex scenes where the target concentration is low. Tunable filter–based SWIR HSI sensors can be configured to use either single-bandpass or multiple-bandpass wavelength tuning to enable hazardous material detection in stationary, moving sensor, or moving target scenarios.
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Standoff, Wide-Area Explosive and Narcotic Detection Using Shortwave Infared Hyperspectral ImagingShortwave infrared hyperspectral imaging (SWIR HSI) shows great potential in the targeting and identification of explosive and narcotic materials in complex scenes where the target concentration is low. Tunable filter–based SWIR HSI sensors can be configured to use either single-bandpass or multiple-bandpass wavelength tuning to enable hazardous material detection in stationary, moving sensor, or moving target scenarios.
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FT-IR Spectroscopy for Identification of Biological Stains for Forensic PurposesFor analyzing unknown biological stains in a forensic setting, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy has many advantages. It can provide confirmatory identification of the fluid type, can estimate the stain’s age, discriminate species, and can be used on samples found on various substrates and exposed to various environmental conditions.
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Standoff, Wide-Area Explosive and Narcotic Detection Using Shortwave Infared Hyperspectral ImagingShortwave infrared hyperspectral imaging (SWIR HSI) shows great potential in the targeting and identification of explosive and narcotic materials in complex scenes where the target concentration is low. Tunable filter–based SWIR HSI sensors can be configured to use either single-bandpass or multiple-bandpass wavelength tuning to enable hazardous material detection in stationary, moving sensor, or moving target scenarios.
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Advancing Forensic Analyses with Raman SpectroscopyIn recent years, there have been significant advances in the application of vibrational spectroscopy to the analysis of forensic samples. Igor K. Lednev, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University at Albany, the State University of New York, has been developing the use of Raman spectroscopy for a variety of forensic applications, including the determining the age of blood stains and linking gunshot residues to specific ammunition–firearm combinations. He recently spoke to Spectroscopy about his work.
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Analysis of alloys of gold alloysThis application note demonstrates the analysis of gold alloys by EDXRF for the determination of gold and silver content, and of base metals and other alloying metals.
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Smart Chemistry for Safer Food SystemsWebinar Date/Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Morning Session: 10:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM PST | 3:00 PM BST | 4:00 PM CEST Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM BST | 7:00 PM CEST
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ICP-MS Analysis of Noble Metals at Low Levels in Geological Reference Materials and OresThis study reveals the potential of triple-quadrupole ICP-MS for reliable quantification of noble metals at ultratrace levels even in difficult matrices.The effective use of reactive gases for interference removal and a thorough and effective protocol for sample preparation and handling are essential.
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ICP-MS Analysis of Noble Metals at Low Levels in Geological Reference Materials and OresThis study reveals the potential of triple-quadrupole ICP-MS for reliable quantification of noble metals at ultratrace levels even in difficult matrices.The effective use of reactive gases for interference removal and a thorough and effective protocol for sample preparation and handling are essential.
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ICP-MS Analysis of Noble Metals at Low Levels in Geological Reference Materials and OresThis study reveals the potential of triple-quadrupole ICP-MS for reliable quantification of noble metals at ultratrace levels even in difficult matrices.The effective use of reactive gases for interference removal and a thorough and effective protocol for sample preparation and handling are essential.
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarExploration of the chemistry of materials at micrometer and nanometer scales leads to a better macroscopic perspective, as illustrated here with examples from our ongoing research in materials, environmental, and biomedical applications
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarExploration of the chemistry of materials at micrometer and nanometer scales leads to a better macroscopic perspective, as illustrated here with examples from our ongoing research in materials, environmental, and biomedical applications
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarThis article illustrates experience with some new developments in IR spectroscopy, with examples of how this traditional field continues to explode into new territory, enabling rapid acquisition of huge data sets on the one hand, while permitting exploration of chemical composition of targets with nanometer-scale spatial resolution on the other.
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarExploration of the chemistry of materials at micrometer and nanometer scales leads to a better macroscopic perspective, as illustrated here with examples from our ongoing research in materials, environmental, and biomedical applications
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Identification of Graphite Mechanical Behavior and Dislocations by Micro-Raman MicroscopyIn this study, micro-Raman microscopy was used to examine graphite mechanical behavior through the evolution of dislocation defect density and the resultant deformation (strain) in graphite components. The increasing strength of the Raman optical phonon modes linked with a generous number of dislocations indicates the potential capability of Raman spectroscopy to help develop a mechanistic understanding of the complex mechanical behavior of graphite for use in many industries and applications.
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarExploration of the chemistry of materials at micrometer and nanometer scales leads to a better macroscopic perspective, as illustrated here with examples from our ongoing research in materials, environmental, and biomedical applications
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Identification of Graphite Mechanical Behavior and Dislocations by Micro-Raman MicroscopyIn this study, micro-Raman microscopy was used to examine graphite mechanical behavior through the evolution of dislocation defect density and the resultant deformation (strain) in graphite components. The increasing strength of the Raman optical phonon modes linked with a generous number of dislocations indicates the potential capability of Raman spectroscopy to help develop a mechanistic understanding of the complex mechanical behavior of graphite for use in many industries and applications.
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarExploration of the chemistry of materials at micrometer and nanometer scales leads to a better macroscopic perspective, as illustrated here with examples from our ongoing research in materials, environmental, and biomedical applications
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarExploration of the chemistry of materials at micrometer and nanometer scales leads to a better macroscopic perspective, as illustrated here with examples from our ongoing research in materials, environmental, and biomedical applications
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarExploration of the chemistry of materials at micrometer and nanometer scales leads to a better macroscopic perspective, as illustrated here with examples from our ongoing research in materials, environmental, and biomedical applications
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Infrared Spectroscopy: New Frontiers Both Near and FarThis article illustrates experience with some new developments in IR spectroscopy, with examples of how this traditional field continues to explode into new territory, enabling rapid acquisition of huge data sets on the one hand, while permitting exploration of chemical composition of targets with nanometer-scale spatial resolution on the other.
