Jul 14, 2021 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, NIR, Spectrograph, Spectroscopy
Chemometrics is the science of extracting information from chemical systems by data-driven means. Chemometrics is inherently interdisciplinary, using methods frequently employed in core data-analytic disciplines such as multivariate statistics, applied mathematics,...
Jul 14, 2021 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, Spectroscopy
Absorbance is related to the number of photons a sample absorbs. When an atom or molecule absorbs a single photon, an electron makes a transition to a higher orbital energy. As the number of atoms or molecules increases more photons can be absorbed. The number of...
Jul 7, 2021 | Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, StellarNet Definition
Due to the modular nature of our instrumentation, one spectrometer can potentially be used for many applications. All StellarNet spectrometers are designed to work with different light-collecting accessories. These accessories set up proper geometry for each...
Jul 7, 2021 | Electronics, Glossary of Spectroscopy Terms, Spectrograph
What is a digitizer? A digitizer, also known as an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), converts the analog signal generated by a spectrometer’s detector into digital data that can be processed and analyzed by a computer. The digitizer’s resolution is...
May 3, 2021 | Application, Lasers, LED Measurement, News
Happy Star Wars Day and May the Fourth be with you! Please enjoy this fun spectroscopy application note on lasers and light, from your favorite spectrometer manufacturer, StellarNet, Inc. Star Wars has taken over the galaxy, the box office, and the toy aisles. With...
Jul 30, 2020 | Application, Color Measurement, News, Spectroscopy
After months of being cooped up at home, I decided I needed a change of scenery…responsibly. It was the perfect time to take a semi-staycation. I rented an Airbnb, packed up my car, and headed for a home near a secluded beach. I relaxed, swam in the pool, BBQ ’d...