Elemental spectroscopy is a method employed to examine in-service fluid samples such as engine oil or hydraulic fluid, to determine the presence and quantity of different substances. This approach ...

Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy (PAS) is a highly sensitive, non-destructive method for probing atomic-scale imperfections in a broad spectrum of materials, from metals and ceramics to polymers and ...

What is X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS)? X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) is a powerful analytical technique that probes the local atomic and electronic structure of materials by measuring the ...

Why is Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Used? One of the main techniques for evaluating the optical properties of materials is optical absorption spectroscopy, or UV-vis spectroscopy. Most absorption ...

How do plants breathe? When do they open and close the tiny pores on their leaves, and what does this mean for their water ...

Patrick Varine Monday, July 28, 2025 8:57 a.m. | Monday, July 28, 2025 8:57 a.m. What is spectroscopy? The focus of companies on the exposition floor at Pittcon is spectroscopy — but what is it?

What is Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy? Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) is a powerful analytical technique used to study the chemical composition, electronic structure, and local bonding ...

Advancements in plasma generation, detector technologies, and interface design are further boosting performance and lowering ...

[Project 326] wanted to know exactly what gas was in some glass tubes. The answer, of course, is to use a spectrometer, but that’s an expensive piece of gear, right? Not really. Sure, these cheap ...

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to Richard Crocombe about his journey in the field of spectroscopy, focusing on the development of portable spectrometers and their ...

Scientists are using fleeting antimatter particles to pinpoint tiny defects in metals, ceramics, and semiconductors. Findings from this spectroscopic technique could shape the next generation of ...