Diamond defects produce bright fluorescence
24 September, 2015Japanese researchers have discovered that germanium defects in a diamond crystal lattice act as a reliable source for single photons, providing a promising new route to building components for quantum cryptography and biomarkers.
McPherson VUVAS UV spectrophotometers
29 July, 2015McPherson offers deep and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) wavelength spectral test systems. The instruments are suitable for analysing doped crystalline materials, deep UV optics and coatings.
Imaging blood circulation with NIR spectroscopy
08 July, 2015Italian researchers have used 2D NIR spectroscopic imaging to reveal poor blood circulation in a patient suffering from autoimmune disease systemic sclerosis.
Anasys Instruments nanoIR2 nanoscale infrared spectroscopy
13 May, 2015Anasys Instruments has introduced the nanoIR2 nanoscale infrared spectroscopy solution. It combines the nanoscale spatial resolution capabilities of atomic force microscopy (AFM) with infrared (IR) spectroscopy to characterise and identify chemical species.
Jenway 7310 and 7315 spectrophotometers
01 May, 2015Jenway has introduced the 73 series of spectrophotometers. The products use icon-driven software and are said to have an improved navigation system for easy and intuitive usability.
'Definitely contains traces of peanuts': imaging technique confirms peanut contamination
01 April, 2015French and Spanish researchers have used a novel form of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, known as NIR hyperspectral imaging (HSI), to confirm peanut contamination in food products.
Jasco V-730 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
28 March, 2015The V-730 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer from Jasco is a general-purpose instrument suitable for routine, QC and research applications. It features a rugged and compact design, good optical performance, high-speed scanning and a wide range of sampling accessories.
Shimadzu RF-6000 spectrofluorophotometer
16 March, 2015Shimadzu has announced the RF-6000 spectrofluorophotometer, which provides stable analysis at a high level of sensitivity for a wide range of samples. By optimising the internal design, the product achieves a high S/N ratio of 350:1.
TeraView TeraPulse 4000 terahertz spectrometer and imaging system
16 March, 2015TeraView has announced the launch of the TeraPulse 4000 terahertz system. The small, light and portable unit is suitable for both laboratories and industrial environments.
Cecil Instruments UV/Visible spectrophotometers
11 March, 2015Cecil Instruments has added extra software and accessory options to its UV/Visible spectrophotometers, making them even easier to use. The spectrophotometers provide for fast, easy and precise measurements, with wavelength ranges extending to 1100 nm.
Hach DR1900 portable spectrophotometer
08 July, 2014The DR1900 is a light and compact portable spectrophotometer. The product is built for rugged conditions and is also flexible, accepting a wide range of vial sizes.
Quantifying protein-protein interactions with dynamic light scattering
03 July, 2014A researcher from the University of Copenhagen has published a study outlining the benefits of quantifying protein-protein interactions (PPI) using automated dynamic light scattering (DLS) in high-throughput screening (HTS) mode to identify promising candidates for drug-like properties and establish the suitability of formulations before entering extended stability studies.
BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
03 July, 2014BioTek has released the Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer, claimed to be the first reader to combine a large touch screen and full onboard data analysis software for simplified and efficient operation and reporting of absorbance-based detection workflows.
A spectroscopic technique for understanding photochemical reactions
23 June, 2014Using photochemical reactions to our advantage requires a deep understanding of the interplay between the electrons and atomic nuclei within a molecular system after that system has been excited by light.
ESO telescope finds its MUSE
07 March, 2014An innovative instrument called MUSE (Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer) has been successfully installed on the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the Paranal Observatory in Chile.