COLUMNS
THE BASELINE
Thoughts About ICORS 2010 and Where Raman Spectroscopy Is Headed
Fran Adar examines the program at ICORS 2010, providing a sense of how applications and instrumentation are driving each other in the field of Raman research.
Fran Adar

FOCUS ON QUALITY
Classical Least Squares, Part III: Spectroscopic Theory
The authors continue their ongoing discussion of classical least squares with a look at spectroscopic theory
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman

ARTICLES
Measuring Cellular Scale Nutrient Distribution in Algal Biofilms with Synchrotron Confocal Infrared Microspectroscopy
The authors use synchrotron confocal IMS to measure the response of two dominant algal species from a stream biofilm to a reduction in nutrient availability.
Justin N. Murdock, Walter K. Dodds, John A. Reffner, and David L. Wetzel

Spectrometers for Elemental Spectrochemical Analysis, Part III: Arc/Spark Optical Emission Spectrometers
Following a discussion of the basic modules of spectrometer systems in Part I, the author continues his series on spectrochemical analysis with a discussion of arc/spark optical emission spectrometers.
Volker Thomsen

WEBCASTS
The Easiest and Most Cost-efficient Way to Determine Elements in Environmental Matrices by ICP-MS According to Your Regulations

LIVE WEBCAST: Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 9:00 AM ET; 3:00 PM CET
This year significant new technology and software was introduced into the market of Atomic Spectroscopy. How will this affect the future of determining elements Environmental matrices? Join this webinar to find out.
Register Free at http://spectroscopyonline.com/elements

Basic Principles of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
ON DEMAND WEBCAST
From homeland defense to pharmaceutical applications, laser technology is finding increased use in the field of materials analysis. With its sensitive, noninvasive, and nondestructive nature, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is leading the way as one of the most powerful and popular laser techniques available today. Here, the leading industry experts on LIBS describe all of the hottest developments in this field.
Register Free at www.spectroscopyonline.com/series4

Achieving Ultra Fast, Low Cost Analyses in Compliance with EPA Protocols
ON DEMAND WEBCAST
This webcast will provide the audience with essential information on how to maximize productivity for analysis of environmental samples with emphasis on meeting USA EPA-based protocols and will reference a range of demanding environmental applications. The presenters will describe innovative new technologies to enable high speed liquid sample introduction and ultra fast data acquisition using ICP instrumentation and will discuss the impact of these advances on the global environmental analysis market.
Register Free at http://spectroscopyonline.com/EPA

PODCAST
Recent Developments in SEM/SDD-EDS
Well known expert Dale Newbury looks at the emerging technique of energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry and its combination with silicon drift detection, which is revolutionizing the field of x-ray research.