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Jerome Workman Jr. serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Spectroscopy and is currently with Unity Scientific LLC. He is also an adjunct professor at Liberty University and U.S. National University. He can be reached at jworkman04@gsb.columbia.edu.

Articles

This article provides a convenient summary of portable and handheld spectroscopy techniques, outlining the most prominent types of compact instruments for both atomic and molecular spectroscopy.

A Brief Survey of Handheld and Portable Instruments Used in Spectroscopy

Inductively Coupled Plasma–Based Techniques (ICP-OES and ICP-MS) 

This method detects elements intrinsically present in cells, and because sc-ICP-TOF-MS measures a full mass spectrum, no analytes are missed.

Single-Cell Analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma–Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry to Quantify Algal Cell Interaction with Nanoparticles by Their Elemental Fingerprint

For a number of elements, spectroscopic interferences can have a significant impact on the ability to achieve low detection limits in ICP-MS. We investigate the mechanisms in multi-quadrupole ICP-MS that are designed to remove these interferences.

Multi-Quadrupole ICP-MS: Pushing Limits of Detection to the Next Decimal

There is no doubt that funding for basic science in analytical atomic spectroscopy has waned over the years, and, in reality, barely exists today.

Atomic $pectroscopy

Great interest has recently aroused in the study of the dysregulation of chemical elements within tissues. Information about the distribution of elements in biological tissues can contribute to a more complete medical diagnosis, and can guide therapeutic procedures for many pathologies.

LIBS Imaging Is Entering the Clinic as a New Diagnostic Tool

An ongoing challenge within the forensic science community is the development of consistent report and testimony language that conveys results in a meaningful manner.

Developing More Uniform Comparison Language in Forensic Science Reportings

“It was a dark and stormy night…”

Everyone should begin at least one paper, story, or other publication with that well-worn phrase. This was my chance.

Atomic Spectroscopy: Is the End Near?

Howard Mark serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of 

 and runs a consulting service, Mark Electronics that provides assistance, training, and consultation in near-IR spectroscopy as well as custom hardware and software design and development.

Our annual review of new spectroscopy products introduced at Pittcon, or during the previous year.