App of the Month: SpectrumLITE
The SpectrumLITE app is designed for the display of the spectrum of light that can be emitted by the iPod or iPhone screen.
APP NAME: SpectrumLITE
OFFERED BY: ProjectLITE
PLATFORMS: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch (requires iOS 3.1 or later)
WHAT IT DOES: The SpectrumLITE app is designed for the display of the spectrum of light that can be emitted by the iPod or iPhone screen. According to the company, users can select a color from the diagram, and a line of color will appear. The width of the line reportedly can be varied by tapping the screen and selecting pixel width using the slider. The spectral line can be viewed using either a prism or a diffraction grating.
COST: Free
Best of the Week: Seed Vigor, Flower Classification, Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy
January 10th 2025Top articles published this week include two peer-reviewed articles that explore optical detection technology for seed vigor and classifying flowers, as well as a profile on Benjamin Manard, who was recognized as the winner of the 2025 Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy.
Evaluation and Development Trends of Optical Detection Technology for Seed Vigor
In this article, the basic principles, advantages, and limitations of different optical techniques for obtaining seed vigor estimates are introduced and reviewed, and the key technology of non-destructive optical detection of single seeds will be discussed.
