Spectroscopy News

  1. Exploring Non-Invasive Ways To Check For Skin Cancer 3/13/2024

    Two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every two hours. But, with early diagnosis and treatment, most cases are curable. Now early detection is being made easier with non-invasive methods of checking.

  2. Optical Delay Line Stages – How To Choose The Right One? 3/7/2024

    From historical observations of light's delay to modern spectroscopy demands, selecting precise optical delay stages is paramount for scientific accuracy.

  3. Egg-sploring The Use Of Spectroscopy In The Egg Industry 2/27/2024

    The egg industry is relying on non-traditional more and more, including spectroscopy. What egg-actly is Big Egg using spectroscopy for? Let’s find out.

  4. Hyperspectral Imaging And Agriculture (Or How To Pick The Perfect Pepper) 1/23/2024

    A method of classifying the ripeness of peppers using hyperspectral imaging was in the news recently but the technology has been a part of the agriculture industry for decades. Learn more about this non-invasive technique that can determine a pepper's firmness and a whole lot more.

  5. How Spectroscopy Is Ensuring Food Safety 12/14/2023

    The impact of ingesting plastics isn’t fully known but, c’mon, it can’t be good. Fortunately, numerous detection methods are being used to keep plastics out of our foods and drinks, including spectroscopy.

  6. 3 Rock-Solid Predictions (j/k) About What To Expect From Photonics In 2024 12/7/2023

    Before 2023 comes to an end we want to go on record with three things that we guarantee will happen in 2024.

    (Guarantee not valid anywhere, anytime, and/or any place. Void everywhere.)

  7. 2023's Best: Methane Super Emitters, The Valley Of Death, Hidden Cities, And Maple Syrup 12/6/2023

    It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this year. It’s got intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Oh, and infrared, LiDAR, and so much more.

  8. From Pixels to Preservation: How Hyperspectral Imaging Transforms Environmental Monitoring 11/29/2023

    The fusion of hyperspectral imaging and environmental monitoring offers comprehensive insights into our environment, enabling better decision-making for sustainable practices and safeguarding the planet's health.

  9. Bioprocessing Illuminated: Harnessing The Magic Of Raman Spectroscopy 11/14/2023

    Raman spectroscopy provides a powerful tool for molecular analysis, while bioprocessing plays a crucial role in the production of bioproducts. Let’s take a look at how the integration of these two fields contributes to advancements in various scientific and industrial applications.

  10. My Flex Sig, Fiber Optics, And OCT 10/5/2023

    ​Fiber optics are omnipresent in medicine, helping improve procedures and outcomes. Here we dig into one specific technology making use of fiber optics: optical coherence tomography. As a bonus, you also get to read about my flexible sigmoidoscopy, performed nearly 30 years ago and burned into my mind forever.