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Educational Video Series: Episode 3 – Reflection Spectroscopy

In this video, we discuss and demonstrate reflection spectroscopy. Join us for an explanation and examples of both specular and diffuse reflection. Continue reading

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Educational Video Series: Episode 2 – Transmission Spectroscopy

Join us for a discussion about transmission spectroscopy – how to define it, how to measure it, and some common applications for transmission. Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: 12/10

If you’re seeing a significant amount of fluorescence in your Raman signal, use B&W Tek’s proprietary airPLS background correction. Continue reading

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New Study Validates Identification of Complex Compounds with Handheld Raman

A new study, published in American Pharmaceutical Review, shows that the NanoRam has the ability to quickly differentiate between challenging compounds. Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: 11/29

When choosing the correct Raman spectrometer for your lab, it is important to consider the overall utility of the system. Continue reading

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Educational Video Series: Episode 1 – Emission Spectroscopy

Join us for a discussion about what emission spectroscopy
is, what it’s used for, and how to take emission measurements. Continue reading

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Webcast: The Evolution of Miniature Spectrometers

On Tuesday, 11/20/12 at 2;00pm EDT, we will be giving an instructional webinar on the fundamentals of modular spectrometers and how they have evolved into a modern spectroscopic tool. Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: 10/17

The Exemplar® Plus features a built in electromechanical shutter which automatically blocks the input light when performing a dark scan. This is especially beneficial for… Continue reading

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Tip of the Week: 10/10

When measuring sources of unknown intensity, it is often useful to use the “auto-integration” function in BWSpec… Continue reading

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Video: Application of B&W Tek Lasers in Neurobiology

At Janelia Farm, Dr. Zlatic is using multiple BWF5 high power, rack mounted, fiber coupled diode lasers with custom flat field optics from B&W Tek as her stimulus to understand how sensory input affects the nervous system. Continue reading

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