The NIRaman fiber probe from Art Photonics GmbH is designed to measure near-infrared (NIR) diffuse reflectance and Raman scattering for remote analysis of solids, powders, or liquids. Click the title or image to learn more.
The NIRaman fiber probe from Art Photonics GmbH is designed to measure near-infrared (NIR) diffuse reflectance and Raman scattering for remote analysis of solids, powders, or liquids. According to the company, the NIR and Raman channels can operate simultaneously, providing hybrid modeling capabilities that were not possible in the past.
Art Photonics GmbH, Berlin, Germany. https://artphotonics.com/product/niraman-fiber-probe/
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