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Background This spectra feature was provided by Pine Instruments as an example of a spectroelectrochemistry application that measures electrochemical response over a range of applied electrical potential and correlated against energy absorption by wavelength. Researchers Greenlee, et al. were measuring the electrochemical response of PMDI’s that were functionalized with 4-(dimethylamino) pyridinium (DMAP+) groups. The functionalization…
Read MoreElectrochemistry is an extremely valuable tool for examining the kinetics of a wide range of oxidation-reduction reactions. In these types of reactions, electrons are exchanged between atoms spontaneously, which forms the basic physical principle behind chemical batteries. Just as specific oxidation-reduction reactions can cause electron flow, i.e. current, the same process can also work in…
Read MoreThis Month’s spectra were contributed by a current Avantes customer in the manufacturing of Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL). Parameters Measured We utilize Avantes spectrometers to measure spectral peak wavelength, centroid, SMSR, FWHM, and RMS spectral bandwidth of a broad range of VCSEL-based laser products. Wavelength Range 650nm to ~1000nm Laser Power 10’s of…
Read MoreVertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) are instrumental in many recent technological advancements, with several advantages over Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Edge Emitting Lasers (EELs). Manufacturers of these devices, as well as device integrators, require optical spectrometers featuring high resolution, high-speed triggering response, and short integration time specifications to test VCSELs. Avantes is the…
Read MoreLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy employs a laser to ablate the surface of a sample which creates a small plume of plasma. Using a form of atomic emission spectroscopy, the light of this plasma is captured and analyzed for quantitative and qualitative atomic properties. As the popularity of this method of analysis grows and researchers find new…
Read MoreWith summer ending, Avantes US wishes farewell to James Schultz, our 2019 summer intern. James will be a junior in the engineering department at CU Boulder this fall, but he spent the summer working with us on several exciting engineering projects. Dual-Channel Housing One of James’ projects was a dual-channel housing. This housing combines the…
Read MoreThe Great Scientific Exchange known as SciX is just around the corner in Palm Springs California! Founded by the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACCS), this event brings together leading researchers, scientists, and world-class exhibitors in the Chemistry and Spectroscopy field. Avantes is honored to present a What’s Hot presentation on Sunday, October 13th…
Read MoreUsed across many industries such as semiconductors, technology gadgets, and optical elements, thin films carry a very important roll in our world. Because of its wide range in applicability, the accuracy of thickness and repeatability are extremely important. Therefore, a measurement technique is crucial to ensure surface thickness accuracy. Presently there are three common techniques…
Read MoreAt Avantes, our mission is to deliver innovative, state-of-the-art measuring equipment to improve the lives of mankind. In support of that mission, Avantes promotes education and training initiatives related to the field of Optics & Photonics. Recently, Avantes had the opportunity to support the Front Range Community College (FRCC) system with the grant of a…
Read MoreAvantes engineers have been thinking “thin” this month, thin film that is. We are sharing thin film measurement data from a mulit-layer deposition collected through collaboration with Alan Streeter and Boulder Optical Design
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