Detecting extraterrestrial life with FTIR and Raman on space missions is not Sci-Fi, it’s an excellent chance to make first contact. Space – the final frontier Are we alone? That is a central question in many...
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Distinguishing Wild garlic & Autumn crocus with FTIR
Distinguishing Wild garlic & Autumn crocus with FTIR reveals distinct spectral characteristics...
Laser wavelength selection in Raman
Laser wavelength selection, a critical determinant of accuracy and data quality, is guided by...
FTIR on Earth, Mercury in Focus
BepiColombo’s Quest On early hours on 19th October 2018 at Guiana Space Centre in Kourou in...
FTIR uncovers fluorinated ski wax
FTIR spectroscopy uncovers the use of fluorinated ski wax in skiing competitions. While the...
Quantification of capsaicin by FTIR spectroscopy
The pungency of hot chili peppers is usually given in Scoville heat units which is not particularly...
Might FTIR hair analysis proof the existence of Santa Claus?
Ok we know: Not everyone believes in Santa. But, late on Christmas Eve, I heard sleigh bells ring...
FTIR in restoration of old buildings
When historic buildings are restored, ancient „concrete“ often has to be replaced. To...
Empowering Universities by Retaining Raman Knowledge
Bruker has made Raman microscopy easy over the last decade. Especially the SENTERRA II Raman...