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Analyzing Mercury Isotopes: A SciX Interview with Frank Vanhaecke, Part 2
October 17th 2024In this preview to the upcoming SciX 2024 conference next week, Spectroscopy sat down with Frank Vanhaecke to discuss about his educational background and what he is looking forward to about the upcoming conference.
Simultaneous Determination of 50 Elements in Geological Samples by ICP-MS Combined with ICP-OES
October 15th 2024A method combining inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) with inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) was developed for multielement determination of 50 species of major, minor, micro, and trace, rare earth, and rare elements in geological samples.
The Big Review II: The Physical Mechanism of Infrared Absorbance and Peak Types
October 10th 2024In the second installment of “The Big Review,” we discuss the physical mechanism behind how molecules absorb infrared (IR) radiation. Because light can be thought of as a wave or a particle, we have two equivalent pictures of IR absorbance. We also discuss the quantum mechanics behind IR absorbance, and how this leads to the different peak types observed in IR spectrum.
The 2024 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award
October 7th 2024This year’s Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award recipient is Joseph P. Smith of Merck, whose research is significantly influencing pharmaceutical process development through his work in various spectroscopic techniques, biocatalysis, protein engineering, vaccine production, and advanced data analysis methods.
Best of the Week: SciX Conference, Water Molecule Behavior, Dwarf Planets
October 4th 2024Top articles published this week include preview the upcoming SciX Conference keynote address, a recent study that offered new insights into water molecule organization at saltwater interfaces, and a news story about recent spectroscopic observations seen on the surfaces of dwarf planets.