NIR Spectroscopy
A history of water on Mars
Submitted by jonevans on 7 March 2013 - 9:33am
US and Candian researchers have used NIR spectroscopy to help explore how long liquid water may have existed on the surface of Mars.
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NIR imaging device may provide early detection of oesophageal cancer
Submitted by ianm on 26 February 2013 - 9:17am
A pill-sized device uses NIR light to provide rapid, detailed imaging of oesophageal lining and potential early detection of oesophageal cancer.
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Know your plants with FT-NIR
Submitted by jonevans on 25 February 2013 - 10:32am
Fourier-Transform (FT) NIR spectroscopy can discriminate between even closely plant species more accurately than DNA fingerprinting, say Brazilian and US scientists.
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Fibre optic multiplexers
Submitted by ianm on 22 February 2013 - 10:23am
Avantes have released their next generation Fibre Optic Multiplexers (FOM), which are faster, more reliable and quieter.
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Susan Foulk to receive EAS Award
Submitted by ianm on 20 February 2013 - 4:26pm
The winner of the 2013 EAS Award for Outstanding Achievements in Near-Infrared Spectroscopy is Susan Foulk.
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Can NIR help with horsemeat adulteration?
Submitted by ianm on 19 February 2013 - 4:47pm
Read Gerry Downey's post about existing research on NIR detection of minced beef adulteration and how NIR might have a role in the future.
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