How Is Spectroscopy Used?
For elemental and chemical analysis
Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. Historically, spectroscopy originated through the study of visible light dispersed according to its wavelength, by a prism or grating. Later the concept was expanded greatly to include any interaction with radiative energy as a function of its wavelength or frequency. Spectroscopic data are often represented by an emission, absorption or Raman spectrum, a plot of the response of interest as a function of wavelength or frequency.
X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
XRF is the emission of characteristic "secondary" (or fluorescent) X-rays from a material that has been excited by bombarding with high-energy X-rays rays. The phenomenon is widely used for elemental analysis and chemical analysis, particularly in the investigation of metals, glass, ceramics, and building materials, and for research in geochemistry, forensic science, archaeology and art objects. Rigaku offer a wide range of EDXRF and WDXRF spectrometers.
Raman
Raman spectroscopy relies on inelastic scattering, or Raman scattering, of monochromatic light, usually from a laser in the visible, near infrared, or near ultraviolet range. The laser light interacts with molecular vibrations, phonons or other excitations in the system, resulting in the energy of the laser photons being shifted up or down. The shift in energy gives information about the vibrational modes in the system. Infrared spectroscopy yields similar, but complementary, information. Rigaku offers a range of handheld Raman spectrometers.
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Pre-calibrated package to quantitatively analyze a wide range of oxides in minerals and geological samples
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Pre-calibrated package for quantitatively analyzing tracing elements and major oxides in minerals and geological samples
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Simultix 15
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XES Chimica
X-ray emission spectrometer that enables quantitative analysis of the chemical states of elements
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NEX CG II Series
High-performance indirect excitation EDXRF for complex applications with trace elements and variable base matrices
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Handheld Raman for raw material identification and finished product authentication using 1064 nm Raman analysis.
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Open Python orchestration interface for seamless integration and safe testing
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