Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy

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The road workers' working group updates part of the road with fresh hot asphalt and smoothes it for repair. | Image Credit: © Artem Zakharov - stock.adobe.com

A recent study highlights the critical role of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of asphalt materials, focusing on its applications in quality control, material identification, and the analysis of modification and aging mechanisms.

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Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have observed a water vapor coma around main-belt comet 238P/Read. The study, led by Michael S. P. Kelley and Henry H. Hsieh, provides insights into the comet's activity driven by water-ice sublimation and distinguishes it from other comets due to the absence of significant carbon dioxide gas.