Spectroscopy is a scientific technique used to analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. This method can reveal detailed information about the composition, physical structure, and chemical properties of substances by measuring the light spectrum emitted, absorbed, or scattered by materials under investigation. Spectroscopy is utilized across various scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, astronomy, and biology. It is essential for identifying chemical compounds, determining molecular structures, studying astronomical objects, and exploring biological systems. There are several types of spectroscopy, each based on different interactions of light with matter, such as infrared, ultraviolet-visible, X-ray, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Each type provides unique insights, making spectroscopy indispensable in research and industry for quality control, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics, among other applications.
The affordable, cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can identify unknown biological molecules in just minutes. A new handheld Raman spectrometer system, patented by Dr. Peter Rentzepis…
Researchers at Mainz University and the University of California, Berkeley, have made significant advancements in zero-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, setting new standards for benchmarking…
A new study reveals that oxide membranes can confine infrared light to a greater extent than traditional methods, promising advancements in imaging resolution and applications…
Researchers have developed a new method that uses attosecond core-level spectroscopy to capture molecular dynamics in real time. The mechanisms behind chemical reactions are complex,…
For the first time, lasers have successfully excited the “thorium transition,” a process long pursued by researchers. This breakthrough sets the stage for groundbreaking advancements…
Materials that are incredibly thin, only a few atoms thick, exhibit unique properties that make them appealing for energy storage, catalysis, and water purification. Researchers…
In a study recently published in Nature, researchers from the Max Born Institute in Berlin, Germany, and the Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics in Garching…
Professor Fabio Boschini and his team at QMI-UBC have highlighted the TR-ARPES photoemission technique. Research into quantum materials is leading to revolutionary breakthroughs and is…
Nanoscale insight into molecular motion on surfaces. Researchers utilized neutron spectroscopy data from ILL to gain groundbreaking insights into molecular motion at the nanoscale, offering…
POSTECH researchers have created a technique for controlling polaritons, which could lead to advancements in optical displays and various optoelectronic devices. A research team consisting…
Researchers uncover how electric charge is transferred at interfaces just atoms thick between semiconductors. Semiconductors are found everywhere in contemporary technology, serving to either facilitate…
Stanford researchers have unveiled a new type of frequency comb, a high-precision measurement device, that is innovatively small, ultra-energy efficient, and exceptionally accurate. With continued…
Kyoto University has developed quantum infrared spectroscopy with a wider bandwidth. Our comprehension of the world significantly depends on our grasp of its constituent materials…
A research team has analyzed extraterrestrial amino acids and other organic compounds in an English meteorite fall for the first time without using any chemical…
Scientists used a laser-based technique to reveal hidden quantum properties of the material Ta2NiSe5, potentially advancing the development of quantum light sources. Certain materials have…
Researchers have developed a new spectroscopy method to study ultrafast processes in strongly correlated materials, achieving sub-femtosecond resolution. An international team of researchers from the…
Researchers from China University of Petroleum (Beijing) offer a holistic insight into applying terahertz spectroscopy to characterize oil shale. The current understanding of the oil…
Researchers have integrated laser-induced superconductivity on a chip, marking a breakthrough in optoelectronics. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of…