Spectroscopy and Space Exploration: Mars – The Red Planet
Spectroscopy magazine is pleased to welcome you to the “Mars” landing page, one of three landing pages in our “Spectroscopy and Space Exploration” content series.
Spectroscopy magazine is pleased to welcome you to the “Mars – The Red Planet” landing page, one of three landing pages in our “Spectroscopy and Space Exploration” content series.
This landing page houses several articles that focus on the great work of spectroscopists that used spectroscopic techniques to facilitate technological and scientific advancements for exploring Mars and the Martian soil. Spectroscopic topics that are covered in these articles include laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and Raman spectroscopy.
Unlocking Mars' Secrets: Spectroscopic Study of Terrestrial Analogues Sheds Light on Rover Missions – An Analytica Chimica Acta Review
By: Jerome Workman, Jr.
This review article explores the significance of analyzing terrestrial analogues to enhance spectroscopic capabilities for Mars exploration. The review highlights key findings and lessons learned from studying terrestrial analogues, providing valuable insights for the development of spectroscopic systems in current and future missions to Mars.
Click here to read this article:
https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/unlocking-mars-secrets-spectroscopic-study-of-terrestrial-analogues-sheds-light-on-rover-missions-an-analytica-chimica-acta-review
Mars Rover Uses Spectroscopy to Detect Diverse Organic-Mineral Associations in Jezero Crater
By: Jerome Workman, Jr.
A Nature study reports the discovery of diverse organic-mineral associations in the Máaz and Séítah formations within Jezero crater on Mars, as observed by the Perseverance rover's SHERLOC instrument. The Raman and fluorescence findings indicate the presence of aromatic organic molecules within Martian soils.
Click here to read this article: https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/mars-rover-uses-spectroscopy-to-detect-diverse-organic-mineral-associations-in-jezero-crater
Life on Mars? Raman Spectroscopy Tests Stability of Biomolecules at Surface Conditions
By: Patrick Lavery
Author Jean-Pierre P. de Vera talks to Spectroscopy magazine about his study in which seven biomolecules were exposed to a simulated Martian environment outside the International Space Station (ISS) for a period of approximately 15 months.
Click to read more about this study: https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/life-on-mars-raman-spectroscopy-tests-stability-of-biomolecules-at-surface-conditions
Analyzing Geological Targets Using Laser-Induced Sparks on Mars
By: Spectroscopy Staff
In a recent study, researchers analyzed the correlation between laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and acoustic signals captured by the microphone (MIC) on NASA's Perseverance rover during its mission on Mars.
Click here to read this article:
https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/analyzing-geological-targets-using-laser-induced-sparks-on-mars
Advancements in LIBS Technology Enable Sensitive Nitrogen Detection for Mars Exploration
By: Spectroscopy Staff
Researchers have developed an advanced method using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for sensitive and accurate detection of nitrogen in simulated Martian soil.
Click here to read this article:
https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/advancements-in-libs-technology-enable-sensitive-nitrogen-detection-for-mars-exploration
To continue your exploration of our “Spectroscopy and Space Exploration” content series, you can visit the other landing pages by clicking on the landing page you want to access below:
Getting accurate IR spectra on monolayer of molecules
April 18th 2024Creating uniform and repeatable monolayers is incredibly important for both scientific pursuits as well as the manufacturing of products in semiconductor, biotechnology, and. other industries. However, measuring monolayers and functionalized surfaces directly is. difficult, and many rely on a variety of characterization techniques that when used together can provide some degree of confidence. By combining non-contact atomic force microscopy (AFM) and IR spectroscopy, IR PiFM provides sensitive and accurate analysis of sub-monolayer of molecules without the concern of tip-sample cross contamination. Dr. Sung Park, Molecular Vista, joined Spectroscopy to provide insights on how IR PiFM can acquire IR signature of monolayer films due to its unique implementation.
