Ocean Optics

In this application note, we evaluate the use of 785 nm Raman analysis as a complement to UV-vis spectroscopy in analyzing proteins.

In this application note, we evaluate the effectiveness of a modular spectrometer for measuring the absorbance of optical filters and potassium dichromate standards.

Its high SNR and excellent thermal stability make the Ocean SR6 spectrometer desirable for applications including DNA analysis and protein concentration measurements.

In this application note, we use an Ocean ST-UV microspectrometer (185-650 nm) to measure the absorbance of whole blood and methemoglobin.

In this application note, a microspectrometer is evaluated as an option for measuring the fluorescence of the compounds Europium chloride and Terbium chloride.

Using modular Raman spectroscopy to monitor and optimize UV-cured epoxies applied during die-attach processes in semiconductor assembly.

Utilize absorbance spectroscopy to measure concentration levels of active pharmaceutical ingredients before and after Cleaning-in-Place processes.

Here, modular Raman spectroscopy is used to monitor and optimize UV-cured epoxies applied during die-attach processes in semiconductor assembly.

Spectrometer performance is indicated by criteria including optical resolution and stray light. In this tech tip, we consider dynamic range and signal to noise ratio.

Utilize absorbance spectroscopy to measure concentration levels of active pharmaceutical ingredients before and after cleaning-in-place processes.

Our smart chemical sensor can identify unknown molecules related to the wellness, health of tissues, illicit drugs, pharmaceuticals, medicine, food, and other materials.

SERS nanoparticles amplify weak Raman signals, enabling trace level detection of illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.

We describe how a manufacturer of antimicrobial-impregnated catheters has traded HPLC for reflectance spectroscopy to streamline its quality control processes.

In this application note, we evaluate the effectiveness of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to measure trace levels of imidacloprid, one of a class of insecticides linked to honeybee loss.

Using modular spectroscopy, we calculate the color difference -- Delta E in the L*a*b* color space -- of Pantone® color guide samples compared with a color reference.

In this application note, we evaluate the effectiveness of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to measure trace levels of imidacloprid, one of a class of insecticides linked to honeybee loss.

Raman spectroscopy offers a number of benefits for testing and characterization, with the selection of system components and measurement parameters offering great flexibility.

In this technical note we discuss the causes and consequences of stray light, and provide suggestions for mitigating its effects in your experimental setup.

The flavonoids that dominate the fluorescence spectra for honey shown in Figure 1 are polyphenols. These plant metabolites determine the color, aroma, and flavor of the honey, and provide antioxidant and other health benefits. The fluorescence spectrum for each honey sample illustrates the sensitivity of fluorescence spectroscopy for characterizing honey.

In this application note, we focus on the peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its treatment, utilizing NeoFox optical oxygen sensor system to demonstrate how oxygenation increases stem cell survival and leads to improved therapeutic outcomes for PAD patients.

Inks and pigments with optically unique properties can provide quick visual verification of authenticity, and can be difficult to replicate.

Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has expanded the applications of Raman spectroscopy to include trace analysis of materials such as explosives residues, evidence at crime scenes, chemical warfare agents and pesticides. As a label-free technique, SERS is also well suited to biosensing, from blood glucose to diagnosis of diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Gluten -- a substance found in grains – is an allergen for some people. When processing gluten-free and other grains, cross contamination is a risk. This article describes how NIR spectroscopy combines with machine vision for accurate sorting of glutenous grains.

Spark is an ultra-compact spectral sensor that bridges the spectral measurement gap between filter-based devices such as RGB color sensors and CCD-array instruments such as miniature spectrometers.