March 2010
Upcoming Events

239th ACS National Meeting & Exposition
March 21—25, 2010
San Francisco, CA

Analytica 2010—22nd International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology Analysis, and Biotechnology
March 23—26, 2010
Munich, Germany

5th National Meeting on Environmental Mass Spectrometry
April 20–22, 2010
New York, NY

Interphex 2010
March 24, 2010
Chester, United Kingdom

Joint Conference of the 14th In Vivo ESR/EPR Spectroscopy & Imaging and the 11th International EPR Spin Trapping/Spin Labeling (EPR 2010)
May 2–6, 2010
San Juan, Puerto Rico

CLEO/QELS 2010, Laser Science to Photonic Applications
May 16–21, 2010
San Jose, CA

SPIE Scanning Microscopy 2010
May 17–19, 2010
Monterey, CA

58th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry (ASMS 2010
May 23–27, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT

5th Nordic Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
June 6–9, 2010
Loen, Norway

Laser Optics 2010
June 28–July 2, 2010
t. Petersburg, Russia

International Symposium on Luminescence Spectrometry
July 13–16, 2010
Prague, Czech Republic

IDRC 2010 — International Diffuse Reflectance Conference
July 31–August 6, 2010
Chambersburg, PA

SPIE Optics & Photonics 2010
August 1–5, 2010
San Diego, CA

Denver X-Ray Conference 2010
August 2–6. 2010
Denver, CO

XXII International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy
August 8–13, 2010
Boston, MA

3rd EuCheMS Chemistry Congress
August 29 – September 2, 2010
Nürnberg, Germany

Question of the Month
Will Pittcon 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia fare better or worse than this year’s show in Orlando, Florida?

A) Better
B) Worse
C) About the same

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Last Month's Results

Is the spectroscopy market on its way up?
100% Yes, but slowly
 
Technology Forum
Pittcon
With Pittcon 2010 now behind us, it is time for some of Spectroscopy’s industry-leading experts to take stock of how the biggest conference in analytical chemistry fared and what it means for the market as a whole. Joining us for this discussion are Tom Ricci of Ricci Communications; Howard Mark, Consultant, Mark Electronics; and Matt Pamuku of Applied Isotope Technologies. More
Webcast
  Free Webcast: Faster, Better, Cheaper FTIR Analyses
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 12pm ET; 9am PT
FTIR Spectrometers can provide fast, inexpensive and accurate chemical analyses…if you know how. Join us to learn how to get the best out of your FTIR. Sponsored by: Bruker More
  Advances in ICP-MS Technology & Its Impact on Performance and Usability
LIVE WEBCAST: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00am ET
This webcast will focus on the changes to ICP-MS technology since its inception over 25 years ago. This educational event will demonstrate the technology’s broad application for elemental analysis, across a wide range of markets and laboratory types. REGISTER HERE
Featured Articles
  Interaction of Dichloromethane Solvent with n-Alkylamines Analyzed by Electron Ionization GC–MS
The analysis of amines by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) using electron ionization (EI) has always been a challenge for three primary reasons. More
  Differentiation Between Origins of Extra Virgin Olive Oils by GC-C-IRMS Using Principal Component Analysis, Linear Discriminant Analysis, and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis
The authors classify extra virgin olive oils from Portugal and Turkey using GC-C-IRMS to evaluate the isotope ratios of the fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) extracted from the oils. More
Podcast
  SPECTROSCOPY PODCAST SERIES
Podcast #1: “ICP-MS for Speciation Analysis”
Skip Kingston discusses speciation, including Cr and Hg, as well as other species less studied and published such as Se and As.
Listen at www.spectroscopyonline.com/podcasts
Featured Application Note
  Improving Si-PIN X-ray Detector Performance
Shaun Ogden, Derek Hullinger, Moxtek, Inc.
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) instrument manufacturers and research labs are continually pressing for x-ray components that enable higher performance at a lower cost. More
Featured Products
Raman microscope
Renishaw’s inVia Raman microscope can be used for nondestructive testing of sperm DNA for assessing the healthiness of sperm cells. The instrument can be customized to integrate optical tweezing, which enables researchers to immobilize sperm cells with a tightly focused laser beam. The resulting Raman spectra contain information about the vibrations of molecules within the sperm cells and can be used to assess the state of its DNA. Renishaw, Hoffman Estates, IL. Visit Renishaw Online
Non-SERS Single-Digit ppm Sensitivity
The new ProRaman-L Series Raman analyzers are high performance Raman systems ideal for demanding laboratory Raman identification, chemical process monitoring in the lab, and for any academic, research, or industrial laboratories requiring affordable, high performance Raman instruments. These instruments are capable of measuring aqueous samples of concentrations down to single-digit ppm, making them an exceptional value! Enwave Optronics, Inc., Irvine, CA; Visit Enwave Online.
New! Lumina Fluorescence Spectrometer – Leading in resolution and sensitivity
The Thermo Scientific Lumina™ fluorescence spectrometer delivers sensitivity and high resolution providing exceptional performance to meet the demands of both research and routine lab analysis. Take your analysis to the next level of clarity with an industry-leading 0.5 nm spectral bandwidth for both emission and excitation measurements. Our extensive accessory selection and powerful Luminous™ software offers a complete solution for your laboratory needs. Visit Thermo Fisher Scientific Online
Spectroscopy of Microscopic Samples
CRAIC Technologies introduces the innovative 20/20™ microspectrophotometer. The 20/20™ is designed to image and acquire spectra of sample areas on the micron scale in the ultraviolet, visible and near infrared. Featuring innovations in optics, spectroscopy, microscopy, automation and software, the 20/20™ microspectrophotometer can measure transmission, reflectance, fluorescence, emission and polarization spectra and images of microscopic samples. As the Perfect Vision for Science™, the 20/20™ microspectrophotometer is also capable of thin film thickness measurements and colorimetry and represents powerful, easy-to-use tool for any laboratory. Visit CRAIC Technologies Online
IDENTITY Raman Reader
Digilab, Inc. announces the Identity Raman Plate Reader for high throughput measurement and identification of samples using Raman spectroscopy. The Identity Raman Reader can be used with 96 or 384 well microtiter plates, glass slides or optional tablet holder, is configurable with 532nm or 785 nm lasers, can measure liquids, powders and solid samples, and the Identity software will store data files in compatible formats for many spectral analysis and library search software packages. Visit Digilab Online
 
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