Infrared spectroscopy of a single molecule
Measuring the absorption spectrum of a single molecule is challenging: The signal is so weak that conventional methods can barely...
08
Sep
Measurement technology
28
Jul
Silver keeps drug sensor stable
Drugs can be detected sensitively in blood plasma using a newly developed sensor surface. To achieve this, researchers at the...
05
Jun
Dual-comb technique advances spectroscopy
In metrology, a laser frequency comb serves as a precise optical ruler in the frequency domain. It consists of a...
12
May
Alexander Huber returns to Polytec as CEO
Polytec has appointed Dr. Alexander Huber as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Together with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Alfred Link, he...
12
May
Deep learning enhances automated electron microscopy
MVTec and Zeiss are collaborating on the new Zeiss Blockwise software platform for automated electron microscopy. According to the two...
14
Apr
Mass spectrometry meets optics: Bunsen-Kirchhoff Prize 2026
The Bunsen-Kirchhoff Prize for Analytical Spectroscopy was presented on 26 March 2026 during the Analytica Conference in Munich. This year’s...
13
Apr
TÜVIT launches security evaluations for commercial QKD systems
TÜV Informationstechnik (TÜVIT) has carried out its first security evaluations of complete Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems in its newly...
20
Nov
ELCOMAT direct N – Precision and flexibility for demanding measuring tasks
Sponsored Post – The ELCOMAT® direct N product series offers electronic autocollimators that provide an exceptional combination of versatility, precision,...
14
Oct
Time crystal: quantum particles oscillate in a laser lattice
Regular rhythms can result, for example, from the oscillations of a pendulum. However, they can also arise in a completely...
14
Oct
Spectroscopic ellipsometry at the nanoscale
A new nanomaterial with potential for better batteries, flexible electronics, and clean energy devices is the MXene group. These are...