Scientists could have a new way to explore the hidden behavior of matter, thanks to research involving Queen Mary University ...

For decades, light has been used to understand the molecular structures of matter. A sample is irradiated with light, and ...

Zeiss SPARC continuously determines the calorific value, moisture content and chlorine content of RDF (refuse-derived fuel) ...

Digital agronomy company CropX Technologies has acquired SCIO, a developer of portable near-infrared spectroscopy technology.

Many fascinating phases in quantum materials emerge when electrons, atoms and other microscopic components begin to act ...

Physicists achieve major leap in precision and accuracy at extremely low light levels. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) have successfully developed a new technique for ...

Virtually every scientific field has made strides by harnessing light to study the properties of substances. This technique, called spectroscopy, has countless research applications, and innovations ...

FTIR deals with the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, and it works by measuring how much light is absorbed by the bonds of vibrating molecules to provide a molecular fingerprint. The ...

Infrared spectroscopy, which measures light absorption, provides valuable insights into the structure and conformation of biomolecules. When combined with other analytical techniques, Fourier ...

Why 3,000 bars are needed to take a comprehensive look at a protein: Researchers present a new high-pressure spectroscopy method to unravel the properties of proteins' native structures. A pressure of ...