Spectroscopy

New light-trapping sensor increases sensitivity of surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy

Introducing our new mini-mag, The Spectroscopist - shining a light on the past, present and future of spectroscopy

We profile two projects combining analytical technology with smartphone portability for food analysis

Are you compliant with the new guidelines for elemental impurities? asks Sarah James

James Martin, Director of Scientific Research at Sotheby's, shares the beauty of art analysis

Thin layer chromatography and SERS track down Viagra in adulterated healthcare products

Mass spectrometry has changed the face of analytical science, but it’s not a panacea.

Pulsed glow discharge TOF-MS allows fast, direct analysis of complex thin coated materials

Optical spectroscopy uncovers increased carbon dioxide emissions on the Alaskan tundra

We talk to Duncan Graham from Strathclyde about SERS - and how it all started with a dead bird…