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How should I cite a StellarNet spectrometer in a research publication?

When describing your instrumentation, include the spectrometer model, manufacturer, location, and any configuration details that may affect the measurement. Relevant details may include the wavelength range, detector type, slit size, diffraction grating, integration time, averaging settings, sampling accessories, light source, and software version.

Recommended Methods-section format:
 
“Spectral measurements were collected using a [model name] spectrometer (StellarNet, Inc., Tampa, FL, USA) equipped with [relevant accessories or configuration] and operated using [software name and version].”
 
Example:
 
“Reflectance spectra were collected using a BLACK-Comet spectrometer (StellarNet, Inc., Tampa, FL, USA) equipped with a fiber-optic reflectance probe and operated using StellarPro V2.4 Software.”

When permitted by the journal, we encourage authors to link the StellarNet instrument or system name to its corresponding product page on the StellarNet website. Providing a direct link allows readers to locate relevant instrument specifications and configuration information more easily, supporting transparency and reproducibility.

If a formal reference-list citation is required, the following format may be adapted to the journal’s preferred citation style:
 
StellarNet, Inc. “[Product or System Name].” Available at: [direct product-page URL] (accessed [date]).

Because StellarNet spectrometers can be configured for different wavelength ranges, resolutions, and applications, authors should cite the specific model and configuration used rather than referring only to a “StellarNet spectrometer.”

Published research featuring StellarNet instrumentation may also be submitted to us for possible inclusion in our research library, educational content, or social media features. Please contact StellarNet to share your publication.

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