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Bessel Beam-LIBS Enables Efficient Classification of Uneven Steel Samples
May 25th 2023A research team has developed a novel approach using Bessel beam-laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for the classification of uneven steel samples, providing rapid and accurate results. The study highlights the potential of Bessel beam-LIBS as a valuable tool for efficient steel analysis, offering significant applications in the steel industry.
Unraveling Structural Changes: Pressure-Dependent Raman Spectroscopy Study of Bi2(MoO4)3 Crystal
May 25th 2023A recent study presents a detailed investigation on the pressure-dependent behavior of a Bi2(MoO4)3 crystal using Raman spectroscopy and lattice dynamic calculations. The study sheds light on the structural transformations and vibrational properties of the crystal under varying pressure conditions, offering valuable insights for material science research.
Advancements in Measuring Europium Isotopic Composition Revealed
May 24th 2023A team of French researchers has developed a high-precision method for measuring the isotopic composition of europium (Eu) using multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS), shedding details on the isotopic systematics of this element in geological samples.
New Study Challenges Diagnostic Tool for Fluorescence Analysis of Complex Samples
May 23rd 2023A researcher team questions the effectiveness of core consistency as a diagnostic tool in fluorescence analysis of complex samples. This new study suggests the need for alternative methods to accurately determine model complexity in such analyses.
Optimizing SERS DNA Sensors: Impact of Sandwich-Type Construction and Plasmonic Metal Revealed
May 15th 2023Researchers explore the impact of sandwich-type DNA construction and plasmonic metal on the signal generated by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) DNA sensors, giving insight on optimization strategies for improved detection.
New Fluorescent Probe Developed for Detecting Aluminum (Al3+) Ions
May 12th 2023A new fluorescent probe designed and synthesized by researchers can effectively and selectively detect Al3+ ions through the coexistence of photo-induced electron transfer (PET) and twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) mechanisms.
Previewing the Biomedical Raman Imaging 2023 Conference
May 11th 2023Biomedical Raman imaging is growing in the biomedical space, where technical advances and new information processing tools and techniques aim to propel the field into the future. An upcoming conference in Atlanta, Georgia, will explore these developments while bringing scientists in this field together.
Raman Imaging Techniques Compared for Analysis of Zirconium Oxide Layer
May 10th 2023The article discusses a comparison of Raman imaging assessment methods for phase determination and stress analysis of zirconium oxide layers and their application in the development of zirconium alloys, especially for nuclear applications.
Scientists Study Bichromophores for Potential Applications in Multiphoton Absorbers
May 10th 2023The study investigated the effects of symmetry relaxation on one- and two-photon absorption spectra of two bichromophore systems based on difluoroborate core linked by biphenylene or bianthracene moieties, and found that deviations from planarity of building blocks ensure maximum values of two-photon transition strengths.