Short Courses
25–26 DPOLY Short Course: Case Studies in Polymer Physics from the Industrial Research World
Boston, MA
www.aps.org/meetings/march/events/workshops/dpoly.cfm
12 Introduction to Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Orlando, FL
12 Side Illuminated Optical Fiber Sensor with a High Density of Sensing Points
Orlando, FL
13 Fundamentals of Particle Size Analysis with an Emphasis on Light Scattering Techniques
Orlando, FL
14–15 Basic Theory, Instrumentation and Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy (Raman, Mid-Infrared, and Near-Infrared) in Materials Science)
Orlando, FL
24–25 Analysis and Interpretation of Mass Spectral Data
San Diego, CA
24–25 Spectroscopic Method Development: Qualitative & Quantitative Techniques
San Diego, CA
26 High-Throughput Method Development for Drug Analysis by LC–MS
San Diego, CA
26–27 Infrared Spectral Interpretation: A Systematic Approach
San Diego, CA
27 Introduction to GLP Regulations and Bioanalytical Method Validation by LC–MS-MS
San Diego, CA
27–28 NMR Spectral Interpretation and Organic Spectroscopy: A Problem-Based Learning Approach
San Diego, CA
Best of the Week: SciX Award Interviews, Tip-Enhanced Raman Scattering
June 13th 2025Top articles published this week include an interview about aromatic–metal interactions, a tutorial article about the recent advancements in tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS), and a news article about using shortwave and near-infrared (SWIR/NIR) spectral imaging in cultural heritage applications.
Hyperspectral Imaging for Walnut Quality Assessment and Shelf-Life Classification
June 12th 2025Researchers from Hebei University and Hebei University of Engineering have developed a hyperspectral imaging method combined with data fusion and machine learning to accurately and non-destructively assess walnut quality and classify storage periods.