What’s Derek Doing? Exploring the Bridge between Creativity and Science.
For over a decade, Senior Product Scientist Derek Guenther has developed, tested and utilized Ocean Optics spectrometers for applications from reflectance of spacecraft metals to catching counterfeit Nike Air Jordans. In this episode, Derek shares insights on recent application challenges and the tools and techniques to take them on.
Best of the Week: Multidimensional Mass Spectrometry, Exoplanet Discovery, LIBS Plasma Behavior
March 28th 2025Top articles published this week include a long-form video interview from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference, as well as several news articles highlighting studies where spectroscopy is being used to advance space exploration.
Exoplanet Discovery Using Spectroscopy
March 26th 2025Recent advancements in exoplanet detection, including high-resolution spectroscopy, adaptive optics, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data analysis, are significantly improving our ability to identify and study distant planets. These developments mark a turning point in the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.
