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Posted on: January 26th, 2024
Introduction/Application The start of a new year often comes with New Years Resolutions, many of which pertain to fitness. Advances in health and exercise sciences have only increased our access…
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Posted on: January 26th, 2024
Spectroscopic measurements are often displayed in two-dimensional graphs, with either wavelength or wave number in the x-axis and wide variety of quantifications in the y-axis (i.e., ADC counts, absorbance units,…
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Posted on: January 25th, 2024
The environmental impact of carbon emissions from fossil fuels, the most widely recognized and well-known air pollutant, is undeniable. However, CO2 is far from the only pollutant contributing to poor…
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Posted on: December 29th, 2023
Introduction December is a month filled with secular and spiritual celebrations, with perhaps the most notable holiday being Christmas. Common Christmas traditions include putting up a Christmas tree, giving gifts…
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Posted on: December 28th, 2023
Introduction In the field of spectroscopy, measurement time can vary widely. Some applications may require measurements that take multiple seconds, such as Raman or fluorescence measurements, while other techniques need…
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Posted on: December 27th, 2023
Meet the NEXOS™, the next-generation photonics backbone spectrometer designed to empower a wide range of applications in various industries. This device is manufactured with Avantes’ newest automation techniques to ensure…
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Posted on: November 30th, 2023
In a heartwarming endeavor to nurture young minds and foster a love for science, our dedicated General Manager, Damon Lenski, recently paid a visit to St. Vrain High School. Armed…
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Posted on: November 30th, 2023
Background/Applications: Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate one of the country’s biggest holidays of the year: Thanksgiving. This event has been celebrated as a holiday nationally…
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Posted on: November 30th, 2023
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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Posted on: October 30th, 2023
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…
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