National Ice Cream Month

Jul 10, 2026 | Agriculture, Food, News

View Industrial Analyzers Industrial Analyzers Learning Center Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy (NIR Spectrometers) is a valuable tool for quality control in the production of soft serve ice cream powders. It offers several advantages for measuring various quality...

Optical Characterization

Jul 9, 2026 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, Thin Film

Optical Characterization Optical characterization is the process of measuring how materials and thin films interact with light. Common optical measurements include reflectance, transmission, absorbance, refractive index, extinction coefficient, and film thickness,...

Optical Filter

Jul 9, 2026 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, Thin Film

Optical Filter Optical filters selectively transmit or block specific wavelengths of light and are widely used in spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, machine vision, laser systems, telecommunications, and scientific instrumentation. Their optical performance...

Wafer Metrology

Jul 9, 2026 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, Thin Film

Wafer Metrology Wafer metrology refers to the measurement and characterization of thin films, surface properties, and process parameters throughout semiconductor manufacturing. Accurate wafer metrology helps improve process control, increase manufacturing yield, and...

Dielectric Thin Films

Jul 9, 2026 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, Thin Film

Dielectric Thin Films Dielectric thin films are electrically insulating materials used to control the reflection, transmission, and propagation of light. Silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, titanium dioxide, and tantalum pentoxide are among the most common dielectric...