Decode the Spectrum

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of nuclear binding energy and its critical role in mass defect calculations, tailored for researchers, scientists, and drug development professionals.

Eli Rivera

This article addresses the critical challenge of long-term reproducibility in quantitative Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), a significant barrier to its widespread adoption in research and industry.

Joshua Mitchell

This article provides a comprehensive framework for the validation of spectroscopic analytical methods, a critical requirement in pharmaceutical development and quality control.

Amelia Ward

This article delves into the daily work of a research spectroscopist, a specialized scientist who uses techniques like NMR, ICP-MS, and IR spectroscopy to solve complex analytical problems.

Camila Jenkins

This article provides a critical examination of analytical and functional sensitivity, two pivotal performance metrics in the development and validation of diagnostic assays and biomarkers.

Lucy Sanders

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of infrared (IR) spectroscopy for ensuring food quality and authenticity. Tailored for researchers, scientists, and development professionals, it explores the foundational principles of IR spectroscopy, including Near-Infrared (NIR) and Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) techniques. It details methodological approaches for analyzing diverse food matrices—from plant-based beverages and spices to nuts and dairy—highlighting the critical role of chemometrics for data analysis. The content further addresses practical challenges and optimization strategies for method development and compares IR spectroscopy's performance against traditional analytical techniques, offering insights into its validation, accuracy, and growing potential in industrial and research settings.

Thomas Carter