Ensuring the correct identity and composition of pharmaceutical pills is critical—but traditional verification methods often require destroying the product. In this Spectra of the Month study, we demonstrate how near-infrared…
Read MoreBright light therapy promises big benefits for people living with seasonal affective disorder, but how do you know if your lamp is really delivering the right light? In this Spectra…
Read MoreThis Spectra of the Month (SOTM) report explores the use of fluorescence spectroscopy to identify security features in U.S. banknotes and detect potential counterfeit currency. U.S. bills of $5 and…
Read MoreThis Spectra of the Month highlights the capabilities of our ATR (attenuated total reflectance) probe combined with the AvaSpec-VRS2048CL spectrometer and AvaLight-Hal-S-Mini light source to measure absorbance spectra of optically…
Read MoreAs the new year begins, many people set personal goals for self-improvement, such as adopting healthier habits. A common change is taking vitamins, as a significant number of individuals do…
Read MoreDuring the holiday season, the tradition of giving gifts often takes center stage, but for this study, we turn our attention to the notorious “lump of coal.” While typically symbolic,…
Read MoreFlour is a primary component in many food dishes and cuisines around the world. While flour is primarily associated with being derived from wheat, plenty of alternative products exist, such…
Read MoreA crucial component of solar technology is the photovoltaic cells within solar panels, which must be tested for energy conversion efficiency. This is typically achieved using a device known as…
Read MoreThis experiment aims to measure the reflectance of various insect samples in both the UV and visible spectral ranges. We measured multiple insect samples to demonstrate the range of color…
Read MoreThis experiment aims to track how the light absorption peaks of amino acids L-tyrosine and L-tryptophan change as their solutions are gradually diluted in deionized water. These amino acids, chosen…
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