Optopub: 24th November 2020
Location: Virtual
Sponsors: Agilent
An Optopub via Zoom, sponsored by Agilent.
New Advances in Spectroscopy – Improving Efficiency at the Speed of Light.
Presented by Rob Wills, Molecular Spectroscopy Product Specialist – UK, Ireland & Nordics, Agilent Technologies
This presentation will discuss new developments in the fields of QCL IR imaging, Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy and UV-Vis with examples of how these technologies are applied in real life applications.
Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) IR imaging is a new form of laser based infra-red microscopy that delivers high speed imaging across large sample areas with incredible spatial resolution. Originally developed as a tool for fast imaging of pharmaceutical tablets, this new technique is now being applied to tackle the growing problem of microplastics in the environment.
Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) is a variant of Raman spectroscopy that allows highly accurate chemical analysis of objects through obscuring materials. In this talk I will present a new handheld spectrometer for use in verification of pharmaceutical raw materials through unopened containers, including opaque packaging.
UV-Vis is a technique where spectrometer design hasn’t really changed in decades. Now Agilent have introduced a truly revolutionary new system based on a unique design concept that offers faster, more accurate measurements.
