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Molecular Spectroscopy Workbench
Raman Microscopy for Detecting Counterfeit Drugs – A Study of the Tablets Versus the Packaging

Results of tablet matching measurements and characterization of packaging are presented.
Fran Adar, Pauline Leary, and Thomas Kubic
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High-speed, High-sensitivity FTIR
Enabling up to 20 spectra/second acquisitions, and featuring a 60,000:1 S/N ratio and outstanding resolution, Shimadzu’s IRTracer-100 quickly and easily obtains high-quality spectra. In addition, it features easy maintenance, enhanced stability, and quick, simple instrument management. Optimized for network applications, software features an intuitive user interface, an extensive library of spectra, and user-friendly macro functions for enhanced work efficiency.
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Chemometrics in Spectroscopy
Calibration Transfer, Part V: The Mathematics of Wavelength Standards Used for Spectroscopy

What are the techniques and mathematics used to compute uncertainty, and the optimum methods for maintaining wavelength accuracy within instrumentation over time, when considering measurement condition changes?
Jerome Workman, Jr., and Howard Mark
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Spectroscopy Spotlight
Using Infrared Spectroscopy for Real-Time Diagnostics During Brain Surgery

An interview with Allison Stelling, a recent PhD from Prof. Peter Tonge's group at Stony Brook University in New York, exploring the the use of IR spectroscopy for use in intraoperative diagnostics during brain surgery.

Peer-Reviewed Article

Laser Ablation Molecular Isotopic
Spectrometry for Rare Isotopes of the Light Elements

This article describes measurements of isotopes of hydrogen, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and chlorine using laser ablation molecular isotopic spectrometry (LAMIS).
Alexander A. Bol’shakov, Xianglei Mao, Dale L. Perry, and Richard E. Russo

Featured Articles

Marilyn Jacox, a Pioneer in Infrared Spectroscopy
Before Marilyn Jacox's recent passing, Ingeborg Iping Petterson had the pleasure of speaking with her about her career in spectroscopy.
Ingeborg Iping Petterson

Spatial Resolution in IR Reflectance Imaging — NIR, Mid-IR, and ATR
In these types of IR imaging, various factors contribute to the observed resolution. These factors are illustrated with images of materials with known structures.
Jerry Sellors and Richard Spragg

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

What's New in Testing Pharmaceuticals for Metals: Metals and Limits in Limbo
This article covers the changes so far to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) chapters <232> and <233>, the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and the European Pharmacopoeia (EP), impending changes, and options for preparing for those changes.
Nancy Lewen


2014 Review of Spectroscopic Instrumentation at Pittcon
Our annual review of products introduced at Pittcon.
Howard Mark



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Editors' Series: Upcoming Changes and Implementation Timelines to USP–NF General Chapters 231, 232, and 233 on Elemental Impurities

Clinical Applications of LC-MS: Development and Research Application of a Highly Sensitive LC-MS Method for Quantification of a Cholesterol Protein in Plasma

Part Two: Editors' Series: Contaminant Characterization in Drinking Water: Green Methodologies

Complete Inorganic Elemental Speciation Solutions for Environmental Applications

Confocal Raman Imaging for Industrial R&D Applications


Features of Different Mass Analysers Applied to Multi-Allergen Screening

Part Three: Editors’ Series: Analysis and Identification of Emerging Contaminants and their Transformation Products in River Water, Urban Water, and Hospital Wastewaters: Sample Preparation and LC-MS Techniques


Editors’ Series: Analysis of Mercury at Parts-Per-Trillion Levels by ICP-MS Using Microwave Sample Preparation