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Electromagnetic Spectrum: From XUV to Microwaves
Electromagnetic Spectrum: From XUV to Microwaves
Welcome to the intricate and expansive universe of the electromagnetic spectrum, a fundamental yet often overlooked cornerstone of modern science and technology. Spanning from the extreme ultraviolet (XUV) ...
Night Vision for Hunting
Night Vision for Hunting
Hunting. What was a pursuit once necessary for survival is now a sporting pastime for those in the developed world. Many of the animals are nocturnal which makes the night time a preferred time for ...
Photonics Technologies in Aerospace and Defense Applications
Photonics Technologies in Aerospace and Defense Applications
One area where photonics is integrated prolifically is the aerospace and defense world. Giants of the aerospace and defense industry rely heavily on implementing photonics technologies to successfully ...
Free-Electron Laser Used to Dissociate Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s
Free-Electron Laser Used to Dissociate Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’s
The mid-IR free-electron laser has been used in the medical sector for some time now. Laser usage in medicine has opened many doors and created countless avenues for surgery and forms of therapy. Recently, ...
FTIR: Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Principles and Applications
FTIR: Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Principles and Applications
Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (or FTIR, for short) is a method of exploring the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. More specifically, it allows the study of the absorptive and ...
Applications of Infrared Sensors
Applications of Infrared Sensors
From night vision cameras to powerful telescopes, the range of applications involving infrared technology is vast. In the previous article, we covered the basics of infrared technology and the types of ...
IR Sensors: What and How to Choose
IR Sensors: What and How to Choose
An object that has a temperature greater than absolute zero emits some type of radiation. More often than not, objects surrounding us emit radiation in the form of heat that is not visible to the naked ...