Jun 18, 2026 | Application, Laser Measurement, LED Measurement, News, Solar SpectroRadiometry, SpectroRadiometry, UV SpectroRadiometry
Reducing Fiber Coupling Variability with SMA-Lock Upgrade on StellarNet Miniature Spectrometers Miniature fiber optic spectrometers are widely used in applications where repeatable optical alignment is essential. Standard SMA-905 fiber connectors, however, can exhibit...
Jun 6, 2026 | Application, Applications, Astrospectroscopy, Displays & Radiometry, News
After analyzing the spectrum of Sirius and Betelgeuse, the SpectraWizard decided to take a shot with astrophotography. His journey takes him to the Great Orion Nebula where he creates a superimposed image of the nebula using bandpass filters. He uses spectroscopy to...
May 6, 2026 | News, NIR, oil and gas
Invisible Losses in Oil Shipping: How Moisture Analysis Impacts Crude Oil Cargo Value at Sea Moisture is a common and often underestimated component of crude oil that directly impacts product value, transport efficiency, and refining performance. Even relatively low...
Apr 14, 2026 | Application, Applications, Environmental & Microplastics, News
Introduction: A Growing Environmental Challenge As global attention turns toward sustainability and environmental stewardship, microplastics have emerged as one of the most pervasive and least visible forms of pollution. These particles, typically defined as plastics...
Apr 13, 2026 | Applications, Color Measurement, Displays & Radiometry, News
The Lyrid meteor shower and spectroscopy intersect in the study of meteors’ chemical composition and physical properties. When a meteor from the Lyrid shower enters Earth’s atmosphere, it heats up and ionizes, creating a bright streak of light....