Jun 22, 2026 | Application, Applications, Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical, Raman
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 quantification, particularly in environments where traditional techniques like...
Jun 19, 2026 | Application, Applications, Food, Food Safety & Quality, News, NIR
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! What is on the menu, you may ask? How does fresh pork and beef...
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 8, 2026 | Applications, Displays & Radiometry, News, Solar SpectroRadiometry, SpectroRadiometry, UV SpectroRadiometry
Why Turtle Safe Lighting Matters for Sea Turtle Survival + An Interview with FWC Experts Artificial lighting along coastlines is a well-documented threat to sea turtle populations. Species such as the loggerhead sea turtle and green sea turtle rely on natural light...
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....