Spectroscopy-03-01-2011

Spatially offset and transmission Raman spectroscopy enable chemical characterization of diffusely scattering samples at depths not accessible by conventional Raman methods.

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According to the results of our 2011 salary survey, spectroscopists are a pretty happy lot. Nearly 85% of respondents said they are content with their current jobs (41% are "satisfied," 33% are "very satisfied," and another 11% are "extremely satisfied.") Almost as many, 77%, are happy with their current employer (42% satisfied, 22% very satisfied, and 13% extremely satisfied). This is true in spite of increasing stress, reported by 53%, and heavier workloads, reported by 65%.

One of the most critical components to the performance of any high-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system is the NMR probe. The probe is where all of the action happens within an NMR system, and they are offered in a wide variety of sizes and configurations for different applications. The aftermarket for NMR probes, alone, is quite a sizeable market, and will continue to be a major driver of the market.

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Analyses performed with hybrid mass spectrometers yield large volumes of complex data at high speeds and resolution.

Raman spectroscopy can be used to measure the vibrational spectra of both organic and inorganic materials.

The spectroscopy market has benefited from the general return to global economic growth.

The USP proposes the use of analytical techniques capable of measuring impurities at the specified limits with optimal selectivity, sensitivity, simplicity, and robustness.

Click the title above to open the Spectroscopy March 2011 regular issue, Vol 26 No 3, in an interactive PDF format.