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Performing a Wavelength Calibration in AvaSoft 8
Why Your Instrument Needs a Calibration With any measurement tool, accuracy is one of the key metrics in determining the quality of the device. For spectrometers, this can be determined…
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Skeletal Spectroscopy: Investigating Cortical and Cancellous Variations
Introduction: Along with trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and watching scary movies, skeletons are synonymous with the Halloween spirit. The inclusion of both skeletons and ghosts in Halloween festivities can be traced…
Read MoreQuantitative Analysis of Epoxy Resin Using NIR Spectroscopy
Epoxy resins have become so ubiquitous in modern society that the word epoxy has evolved into a generic term to describe industrial-strength adhesives. Unfortunately, this often leads to confusion since…
Read MoreAnalyzing Peach Ripeness: Linking Sugar Content to Absorbance Spectra
Background/Applications of Experiment: Peaches belong to a family of fruits known as stone fruits. Characterized by the large single seed in their center (also known as the stone or pit),…
Read MoreMeasure Moisture Content in Granules with NIR Spectroscopy
Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a highly valuable and widely utilized technique for real-time moisture content measurement in various substances. Its non-destructive, rapid, and precise results have made it indispensable across…
Read MoreComparison of Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Rocks Using LIBS Spectroscopy
Background of Experiment and Application Meteorites are extraterrestrial rocks that fall to the surface of Earth, as opposed to meteors that burn up before making contact. Meteorites have played a…
Read MoreAnalysis of Sparkler Emission Peaks through Spectroscopy
Background/Applications: Fireworks have long been tied to both spiritual and secular celebrations. Their origins are often attributed to China around 200 B.C.E., though “modern” fireworks utilizing gunpowder (a mixture of…
Read MoreEnhancing Microfluidic Measurements with Spectroscopy
Microfluidics has had a significant impact on various scientific and engineering fields, particularly in the realm of biological and biochemical sensing technology. Microfluidic systems, defined as devices where liquid flows…
Read MoreOreo™ vs. An Avantes Reference Tile.
Background/Applications: We were intrigued by a claim that the composition of an Oreo™ cookie’s interior, consisting of two chocolate biscuits and a sweet cream filling, bore a resemblance to a…
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Boost Your Spectroscopy Applications with Our In-House Additive Manufacturing Capabilities At Avantes Inc., we are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers, which includes a range of…
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