Spectroscopy Applications
Explore how researchers, manufacturers, and quality-control laboratories use StellarNet spectrometers to solve real-world measurement challenges. Our compact UV-Vis, VIS-NIR, NIR, and Raman spectroscopy systems support applications across food safety, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, thin films, biomedical research, environmental monitoring, industrial process analysis, radiometry, and space science.
Browse the application areas below to discover customer research, technical articles, spectroscopy methods, and practical solutions for absorbance, transmission, reflectance, fluorescence, Raman, radiometric, and chemometric analysis.
Key Application Areas
Food Safety & Quality
Advanced & quantum materials
Thin Films & Optical Coatings
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Environmental & Microplastics
Industrial & Process Analysis
Lighting, Displays & Radiometry
Featured Spectroscopy Application –
Astronomy, Space & Remote Sensing
Astronomy spectroscopy gives researchers a way to study light from objects and environments far beyond the laboratory. StellarNet systems support astronomical spectroscopy for research into stars, planets, meteors, and atmospheric phenomena. Spectral measurements can reveal information that cannot be seen through imaging alone. Compact instruments also open new possibilities for space spectroscopy and CubeSat missions where size and flexibility matter. From meteor and aurora research to remote sensing and educational astronomy, StellarNet provides accessible spectroscopy tools for exploring our planet and the universe beyond it.
Astronomy, Space & Remote Sensing
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Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Acrylamide Detection Using Gold Nanoparticles on Titanium Oxide Nanowires: A Green Analytical Method
Maria Tarapoulouzi, Marios Stavrou, Marios Constantinou, Aliki Souzou, Lygia Eleftheriou, Chrysafis Andreou Abstract Acrylamide (Aam) is a potentially carcinogenic compound formed in heat-processed,...
Layer-by-layer characterizations of protein complexes by surface plasmon resonance enhanced Raman system – detection of heparin-platelet factor IV complexes as an example
Chia-Ling Chiang, Nan-Fu Chiu, Jian-Hong Yang, Dan-Jing Chang, Chii-Wann Lin Abstract Although nanostructure-based strategies for Raman signal enhancement can effectively enhance the signal, they...
Raman spectroscopy and machine learning can quantitatively asses clindamycin in liquid samples
Eduard C. Milea, Andreia Alecu, Alice Stoica. Marian Necula, Ion Petre, Simona Litescu, Mihaela Paun Abstract Raman spectroscopy offers a powerful, non-destructive tool for pharmaceutical...
StellarNet Announces RadiantSuite™ Software for Real-Time Solar Spectral Monitoring
Tampa, Florida — StellarNet is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its RadiantSuite™ Spectral Measurement Software, providing researchers, engineers, and renewable energy...
The SpectraWizard’s Father’s Day Spectroscopy BBQ
It’s almost Father's Day, and like most people at this time of year, the SpectraWizard is excited to celebrate with a barbecue. In fact, he’s so excited that he’s hosting one and you are invited! ...
Technical Application Note – SMA-Lock
Miniature fiber optic spectrometers are widely used in applications where repeatable optical alignment is essential. Standard SMA-905 fiber connectors, however, can exhibit slight variations in...