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COLUMNS
MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY WORKBENCH
Interpreting Raman Spectra of Functionalized Polymers: Applying the Tricks of the Trade
The interpretation of Raman spectra is discussed for a series of functionalized celluloses.
Fran Adar

Introducing Dramatically Different ICP-MS
With an all-new user-inspired design, advanced interference removal technology and increased throughput, the Thermo Scientific iCAP Q is a quantum leap in ICP-MS. The iCAP Q is incredibly easy to use, exceptionally robust, and delivers class-leading performance —for total confidence in your results, whether you perform routine analyses or state-of-the-art research.
Access application notes, videos and request free safety glasses at www.thermoscientific.com/dramatic

THE BASELINE
Maxwell's Equations, Part VII
Here, Maxwell’s fourth equation of electrodynamics and how light is described in terms of Maxwell’s four mathematical expressions is examined.
David W. Ball

CHEMOMETRICS IN SPECTROSCOPY
Classical Least Squares, Part X: Numerical Results from the Second Laboratory
The results from the experiment in the second laboratory are calculated and examined.
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman, Jr.

ARTICLES
Discrimination of Carbonate-Containing and Carbonate-Free
Polyvinyl Chloride with Fourier Transform Infrared Microscopy and Raman Spectroscopy

A method is presented using IR and Raman microscopy to discriminate carbonate-containing and carbonate-free PVC that helps forensic scientists trace suspects, avoid wrong certificates of authenticity, and characterize and analyze carbonate components.
Jungang Lv, Jimin Feng, Wen Zhang, Yong Liu, Zhaohong Wang, Meng Zhao, and Yanming Cai

Possibilities and Limitations of ICP Spectroscopy for Trace Analysis
Live Webcast: Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm Eastern

Register free at http://spectroscopyonline.com/traceanalysis

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