For decades, the ability to visualize the chemical composition of materials, whether for diagnosing a disease, assessing food ...

Coupling mid-infrared “idler” photons with near-infrared “signal” photons enables cheaper, smaller and more efficient machines for uses such as greenhouse gas monitoring to medical diagnostics.

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provides a rapid and cost-effective method for food-allergen detection. Over 15 million people in the US have a food allergy. Even trace amounts of a substance can ...

Inks and paints are everywhere in the world around us. As well as for writing and printing, these materials are also used for protection against the elements and aesthetic reasons. These substances ...

Plasmonic nanogap confinement extends sum frequency vibrational spectroscopy to the nanoscale, enabling direct imaging of ...

Resting on a fingertip, this miniature sensor replaces bulky laboratory equipment by using photon-trapping surface nanostructures and artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately analyze disease, check ...

Ensuring the quality and safety of food products is paramount in the food industry, particularly in the production of confectionery items. Stringent quality control measures are necessary to meet ...

A near-IR module intended to assist with personal health monitoring is said to be the world's first consumer spectroscopy module for smartphones. Unveiled at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2023 and ...

Near infrared optical coherence tomography (NIR OCT) is a non-contact, noninvasive imaging technique that uses near infrared light to generate cross-sectional images from the light scattered back by a ...