This document discusses laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), including its working principle, components, applications, and challenges. LIBS uses a highly focused laser pulse to create a small plasma plume from a sample, and analyzes the characteristic wavelengths of light emitted as the plasma decays. It has various applications like space exploration due to its portability and ability to analyze samples with little to no preparation. Challenges include matrix effects, reproducibility, and the need for continued instrumentation advancement.
LIBS uses a highly energetic laser pulse to induce breakdown of a sample's surface, atomizing and exciting it. The spectrometer then analyzes the light emitted from the laser-induced plasma. LIBS allows for rapid, multi-elemental analysis of solids, liquids, and gases with little to no sample preparation. It has applications in pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, metallurgy, and more. Recent developments have improved LIBS sensitivity and enabled techniques like depth profiling of multilayer samples.
The document summarizes industrial applications of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). It discusses how LIBS has been used for metals and alloys processing like slag analysis, liquid steel analysis, and identification of pipe fittings by reducing analysis times by 40-50% compared to other techniques like XRF spectroscopy and spark OES. It also lists applications in scrap material sorting and recycling like segregating brominated and non-brominated plastics and sorting metal alloys and technical glasses by composition. The presentation concludes that LIBS is rapid, accurate, and reliable for these industrial analyses.
This document provides an overview of fundamental concepts in X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). It defines common acronyms like XANES and EXAFS and explains how they provide information about local symmetry, oxidation state, bond distances and neighboring atoms. The basic principles of XAS are described, including how core electrons interact with incident X-rays, relaxation processes, and the differences between XANES and EXAFS. Instrumentation and major applications of XAS are also summarized along with some computational tools used for NEXAFS analysis.
Raman spectroscopy is complementary to infrared spectroscopy. It involves scattering of monochromatic light, usually from a laser, with the frequency of photons in the scattered radiation shifted up or down relative to the incident photons. This shift provides information about vibrational modes in the molecule. Raman scattering arises from a change in polarizability rather than a change in dipole moment as in infrared spectroscopy. The Raman effect occurs when the laser light interacts with molecular vibrations, phonons or other excitations, resulting in the energy of the laser photons being shifted up or down. The shift in energy allows the measurement of vibrational modes in a system. Raman spectroscopy is a useful technique for qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic, inorganic, and biological samples
Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) is an analytical technique used to determine the composition of surface layers of a sample. It involves three steps: (1) removing a core electron from an atom via ionization, typically using a 2-10 keV electron beam; (2) an electron dropping to fill the vacancy, releasing energy; (3) this energy causes the emission of an Auger electron. AES collects these low-energy (20-2000 eV) Auger electrons that escape from within 50 angstroms of the surface, allowing it to provide compositional information about just the sample's surface.
This document discusses laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), including its working principle, components, applications, and challenges. LIBS uses a highly focused laser pulse to create a small plasma plume from a sample, and analyzes the characteristic wavelengths of light emitted as the plasma decays. It has various applications like space exploration due to its portability and ability to analyze samples with little to no preparation. Challenges include matrix effects, reproducibility, and the need for continued instrumentation advancement.
LIBS uses a highly energetic laser pulse to induce breakdown of a sample's surface, atomizing and exciting it. The spectrometer then analyzes the light emitted from the laser-induced plasma. LIBS allows for rapid, multi-elemental analysis of solids, liquids, and gases with little to no sample preparation. It has applications in pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, metallurgy, and more. Recent developments have improved LIBS sensitivity and enabled techniques like depth profiling of multilayer samples.
The document summarizes industrial applications of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). It discusses how LIBS has been used for metals and alloys processing like slag analysis, liquid steel analysis, and identification of pipe fittings by reducing analysis times by 40-50% compared to other techniques like XRF spectroscopy and spark OES. It also lists applications in scrap material sorting and recycling like segregating brominated and non-brominated plastics and sorting metal alloys and technical glasses by composition. The presentation concludes that LIBS is rapid, accurate, and reliable for these industrial analyses.
This document provides an overview of fundamental concepts in X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). It defines common acronyms like XANES and EXAFS and explains how they provide information about local symmetry, oxidation state, bond distances and neighboring atoms. The basic principles of XAS are described, including how core electrons interact with incident X-rays, relaxation processes, and the differences between XANES and EXAFS. Instrumentation and major applications of XAS are also summarized along with some computational tools used for NEXAFS analysis.
Raman spectroscopy is complementary to infrared spectroscopy. It involves scattering of monochromatic light, usually from a laser, with the frequency of photons in the scattered radiation shifted up or down relative to the incident photons. This shift provides information about vibrational modes in the molecule. Raman scattering arises from a change in polarizability rather than a change in dipole moment as in infrared spectroscopy. The Raman effect occurs when the laser light interacts with molecular vibrations, phonons or other excitations, resulting in the energy of the laser photons being shifted up or down. The shift in energy allows the measurement of vibrational modes in a system. Raman spectroscopy is a useful technique for qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic, inorganic, and biological samples
Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) is an analytical technique used to determine the composition of surface layers of a sample. It involves three steps: (1) removing a core electron from an atom via ionization, typically using a 2-10 keV electron beam; (2) an electron dropping to fill the vacancy, releasing energy; (3) this energy causes the emission of an Auger electron. AES collects these low-energy (20-2000 eV) Auger electrons that escape from within 50 angstroms of the surface, allowing it to provide compositional information about just the sample's surface.
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) or Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA) is used to investigate the chemistry at the surface of the samples. The basic mechanism behind an XPS instrument is that the photons of a specific energy are used to excite the electronic states of atoms at and just below the surface of the sample.
There are several areas suited to measurement by XPS:
1. Elemental composition
2. Empirical formula determination
3. Chemical state
4. Electronic state
5. Binding energy
6. Layer thickness in the upper portion of surfaces
XPS has many advantages, such as it is is good for identifying all but two elements, identifying the chemical state on surfaces, and is good with quantitative analysis. XPS is capable of detecting the difference in the chemical state between samples. XPS is also able to differentiate between oxidations states of molecules.
XPS has also some limitations, for instance, samples for XPS must be compatible with the ultra high vacuum environment. XPS is limited to measurements of elements having atomic numbers of 3 or greater, making it unable to detect hydrogen or helium. XPS spectra also take a long time to obtain. The use of a monochromator can also reduce the time per experiment.
Instrumentation presentation - Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)Amirah Basir
Group 5-AES
Normaizatul Hanissa Binti Hamdan
Amirah Binti Basir
-Introduction/Backgroud /History, fundamental/basic principle and
elaboration of the principle, related pictures, related
equations/expressions/derivations, components and it functions,
related models/brands, technologies and applications
Its a theoretical content for Pharmacy graduates, post graduates in pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy And also M Sc Instrumentation, UG and PG of Ayurveda medical students, MS etc.
Auger electron spectroscopy is a technique used to analyze the composition of solid surfaces. It works by bombarding a sample with electrons, which ejects inner shell electrons from atoms. The vacancy is then filled by an electron from a higher energy level, emitting an Auger electron. The kinetic energy of the Auger electron is characteristic of the emitting element and can be used to identify the elements present on the surface. AES provides information about surface composition and chemistry with high sensitivity to light elements. It has various applications in materials science and surface analysis.
ICP-MS is an analytical technique that combines an inductively coupled plasma source with a mass spectrometer to detect elemental ions. The ICP source converts atoms in a sample to ions at very high temperatures, which are then separated and detected based on their mass-to-charge ratio in the mass spectrometer. ICP-MS provides excellent detection limits and precision for elemental analysis and can detect many elements simultaneously while also allowing for isotopic analysis. The technique requires high vacuum and specialized components to generate the plasma, transmit ions into the mass spectrometer, separate ions by mass, and detect them.
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometryMohamed Fayed
ICP-MS has been widely used for elemental analysis in various fields such as environmental, clinical, and geological applications. It functions by inductively coupling plasma to generate ions from a sample, which are then sorted by mass and detected. Key advantages include excellent detection limits in the parts per trillion range, ability to detect multiple elements simultaneously, and capacity for isotopic analysis. The instrument features a sample introduction system that turns the sample into an aerosol, an ionization region where the plasma converts atoms into ions, ion extraction interfaces that transport ions into the mass spectrometer, and ion optics that focus the ion beam.
Summary of operating principles of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) instrumentation technique. Review of experimentation and results obtained using SERS in three scientific journals.
Xps (x ray photoelectron spectroscopy)Zaahir Salam
The document provides an overview of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) technology. XPS works by irradiating a sample surface with x-rays and measuring the kinetic energy and number of electrons that escape from the top 1-10 nm of the material. This allows one to determine the sample's elemental composition and chemical/electronic states. Key aspects discussed include the use of ultra-high vacuum conditions to prevent surface contamination and allow for accurate analysis. Characteristic XPS spectra are produced that contain peaks corresponding to different elemental binding energies.
This document discusses inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), a technique used to detect chemical elements. ICP-OES uses inductively coupled plasma to produce excited atoms and ions that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths specific to each element. The plasma is generated by inductive coupling from cooled electrical coils operating at megahertz frequencies, reaching temperatures of 6000-10,000 K. Sample solutions are nebulized and injected into the argon plasma, where atoms are excited and emit light proportional to their concentration, which is measured by a spectrometer. Typical applications include environmental testing, food and drinks analysis, materials testing, and healthcare.
Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) uses a plasma to produce excited atoms and ions that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths specific to elements. The document discusses how ICP-AES works, including that a sample is nebulized and transported to the plasma where it is atomized and excited, emitting radiation measured by a spectrometer. Common applications are clinical, environmental, pharmaceutical and industrial analysis to determine trace metal concentrations.
This document provides an overview of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). ICP-MS uses a plasma to atomize and ionize elemental samples and then a mass spectrometer to separate and detect ions to determine elemental composition. Key components include the sample introduction system, plasma torch, mass filter, and detector. ICP-MS can detect over 70 elements at very low concentrations (parts-per-trillion levels) and is widely used in applications like semiconductor analysis, biological research, and geochemistry. Limitations include potential matrix effects and polyatomic interferences.
It is a multi-element analysis technique where The ICP source converts the atoms of the elements in the sample to ions. These ions are then separated and detected by the mass spectrometer
An introduction to the use of ICP-MS in the clinical setting, that goes on to describe some potential new application areas for advanced instrumentation such as HPLC-ICP-MS, laser ablation-ICP-MS and immuno-tagging-ICP-MS for the measurement of biomolecules.
INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA MASS SPECTROMETRY.pptxSakshi Patil
Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a technique that uses inductively coupled plasma to ionize elemental samples and mass spectrometry to separate and detect ions based on their mass-to-charge ratios. The sample is introduced into the ICP torch where the plasma ionizes the atoms. The ions are then sent to the mass spectrometer which separates the ions based on their mass and detects them. ICP-MS allows for precise and sensitive detection of trace metals and some non-metals in environmental, biological and other samples.
Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) uses a focused electron beam to eject inner shell electrons from the surface of a sample. The vacancies are filled by higher-energy electrons, emitting characteristic "Auger electrons" that can be analyzed to determine the elemental composition of the top few atomic layers. The key components of an AES system are an electron gun, electron energy analyzer, electron detector, and ultra-high vacuum environment. AES provides surface sensitivity, elemental analysis, and depth profiling capabilities. Limitations include inability to analyze non-conductive samples and lack of hydrogen/helium detection.
The document provides an overview of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) as a surface analysis technique. It describes how XPS works based on the photoelectric effect, and how it can be used to identify elements, chemical states, and compounds present on material surfaces. The key components of an XPS instrument are also outlined.
It is a multi-element analysis technique that will separate a sample into its constituent atoms and ions and excite it to a higher energy level.
Cause them to emit light with a distinct wavelength, which will be analyzed.
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a surface-sensitive technique that uses X-rays to eject core electrons from the surface of a sample. It can be used to identify the elements present in the sample and provide information about the chemical and electronic states of the elements. In XPS, X-rays eject core electrons, which are then analyzed based on their kinetic energy. This kinetic energy is related to the electron binding energy and can be used to identify the element and chemical environment. XPS requires ultra-high vacuum to avoid surface contamination and provide high-resolution spectra with sharp elemental peaks and broader Auger peaks.
The document discusses the use of Rietveld refinement for analyzing powder X-ray diffraction data. Rietveld refinement allows for the determination of phase purity, identification of crystal structures, refinement of structural parameters, quantitative phase analysis, and calculation of properties like lattice parameters, atomic positions, thermal vibrations, grain size, and magnetic moments. The document provides examples of Rietveld refinement output and parameters that can be refined.
Raman spectroscopy is a technique that uses laser light to identify the chemical structure of materials. It has various applications in areas like pharmaceuticals, materials science, gemology, and forensics. The document outlines the principle of Raman spectroscopy, describes Raman instrumentation, discusses its strengths and limitations, and provides examples of its applications. It also discusses challenges like weak signals and spatial resolution that new techniques like surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy are helping to address, broadening Raman spectroscopy's potential.
This document discusses novel scintillator materials based on metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for radiation detection applications. MOFs offer advantages over existing scintillators like liquid organics by being non-toxic and non-flammable solids. The document describes the synthesis and characterization of stilbene-based MOF scintillators with different structures exhibiting variable fluorescence lifetimes and ion beam induced luminescence spectra. Preliminary results on one MOF's light yield, timing properties, and particle discrimination capabilities are comparable to commercial scintillators. Further studies of exciton transport mechanisms in MOF scintillators could provide insights to improve detection performance.
The document discusses the use of high-energy protons in cancer therapy. It provides a history of proton beam therapy beginning in 1946 when Robert Wilson first suggested its use. It describes the first proton treatment centers and worldwide growth of proton therapy facilities. Key advantages of protons over photons discussed include lower entrance dose and maximum dose at tumor depth. Challenges and uncertainties in proton therapy planning and delivery are also summarized.
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) or Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA) is used to investigate the chemistry at the surface of the samples. The basic mechanism behind an XPS instrument is that the photons of a specific energy are used to excite the electronic states of atoms at and just below the surface of the sample.
There are several areas suited to measurement by XPS:
1. Elemental composition
2. Empirical formula determination
3. Chemical state
4. Electronic state
5. Binding energy
6. Layer thickness in the upper portion of surfaces
XPS has many advantages, such as it is is good for identifying all but two elements, identifying the chemical state on surfaces, and is good with quantitative analysis. XPS is capable of detecting the difference in the chemical state between samples. XPS is also able to differentiate between oxidations states of molecules.
XPS has also some limitations, for instance, samples for XPS must be compatible with the ultra high vacuum environment. XPS is limited to measurements of elements having atomic numbers of 3 or greater, making it unable to detect hydrogen or helium. XPS spectra also take a long time to obtain. The use of a monochromator can also reduce the time per experiment.
Instrumentation presentation - Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)Amirah Basir
Group 5-AES
Normaizatul Hanissa Binti Hamdan
Amirah Binti Basir
-Introduction/Backgroud /History, fundamental/basic principle and
elaboration of the principle, related pictures, related
equations/expressions/derivations, components and it functions,
related models/brands, technologies and applications
Its a theoretical content for Pharmacy graduates, post graduates in pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy And also M Sc Instrumentation, UG and PG of Ayurveda medical students, MS etc.
Auger electron spectroscopy is a technique used to analyze the composition of solid surfaces. It works by bombarding a sample with electrons, which ejects inner shell electrons from atoms. The vacancy is then filled by an electron from a higher energy level, emitting an Auger electron. The kinetic energy of the Auger electron is characteristic of the emitting element and can be used to identify the elements present on the surface. AES provides information about surface composition and chemistry with high sensitivity to light elements. It has various applications in materials science and surface analysis.
ICP-MS is an analytical technique that combines an inductively coupled plasma source with a mass spectrometer to detect elemental ions. The ICP source converts atoms in a sample to ions at very high temperatures, which are then separated and detected based on their mass-to-charge ratio in the mass spectrometer. ICP-MS provides excellent detection limits and precision for elemental analysis and can detect many elements simultaneously while also allowing for isotopic analysis. The technique requires high vacuum and specialized components to generate the plasma, transmit ions into the mass spectrometer, separate ions by mass, and detect them.
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometryMohamed Fayed
ICP-MS has been widely used for elemental analysis in various fields such as environmental, clinical, and geological applications. It functions by inductively coupling plasma to generate ions from a sample, which are then sorted by mass and detected. Key advantages include excellent detection limits in the parts per trillion range, ability to detect multiple elements simultaneously, and capacity for isotopic analysis. The instrument features a sample introduction system that turns the sample into an aerosol, an ionization region where the plasma converts atoms into ions, ion extraction interfaces that transport ions into the mass spectrometer, and ion optics that focus the ion beam.
Summary of operating principles of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) instrumentation technique. Review of experimentation and results obtained using SERS in three scientific journals.
Xps (x ray photoelectron spectroscopy)Zaahir Salam
The document provides an overview of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) technology. XPS works by irradiating a sample surface with x-rays and measuring the kinetic energy and number of electrons that escape from the top 1-10 nm of the material. This allows one to determine the sample's elemental composition and chemical/electronic states. Key aspects discussed include the use of ultra-high vacuum conditions to prevent surface contamination and allow for accurate analysis. Characteristic XPS spectra are produced that contain peaks corresponding to different elemental binding energies.
This document discusses inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), a technique used to detect chemical elements. ICP-OES uses inductively coupled plasma to produce excited atoms and ions that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths specific to each element. The plasma is generated by inductive coupling from cooled electrical coils operating at megahertz frequencies, reaching temperatures of 6000-10,000 K. Sample solutions are nebulized and injected into the argon plasma, where atoms are excited and emit light proportional to their concentration, which is measured by a spectrometer. Typical applications include environmental testing, food and drinks analysis, materials testing, and healthcare.
Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) uses a plasma to produce excited atoms and ions that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths specific to elements. The document discusses how ICP-AES works, including that a sample is nebulized and transported to the plasma where it is atomized and excited, emitting radiation measured by a spectrometer. Common applications are clinical, environmental, pharmaceutical and industrial analysis to determine trace metal concentrations.
This document provides an overview of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). ICP-MS uses a plasma to atomize and ionize elemental samples and then a mass spectrometer to separate and detect ions to determine elemental composition. Key components include the sample introduction system, plasma torch, mass filter, and detector. ICP-MS can detect over 70 elements at very low concentrations (parts-per-trillion levels) and is widely used in applications like semiconductor analysis, biological research, and geochemistry. Limitations include potential matrix effects and polyatomic interferences.
It is a multi-element analysis technique where The ICP source converts the atoms of the elements in the sample to ions. These ions are then separated and detected by the mass spectrometer
An introduction to the use of ICP-MS in the clinical setting, that goes on to describe some potential new application areas for advanced instrumentation such as HPLC-ICP-MS, laser ablation-ICP-MS and immuno-tagging-ICP-MS for the measurement of biomolecules.
INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA MASS SPECTROMETRY.pptxSakshi Patil
Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a technique that uses inductively coupled plasma to ionize elemental samples and mass spectrometry to separate and detect ions based on their mass-to-charge ratios. The sample is introduced into the ICP torch where the plasma ionizes the atoms. The ions are then sent to the mass spectrometer which separates the ions based on their mass and detects them. ICP-MS allows for precise and sensitive detection of trace metals and some non-metals in environmental, biological and other samples.
Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) uses a focused electron beam to eject inner shell electrons from the surface of a sample. The vacancies are filled by higher-energy electrons, emitting characteristic "Auger electrons" that can be analyzed to determine the elemental composition of the top few atomic layers. The key components of an AES system are an electron gun, electron energy analyzer, electron detector, and ultra-high vacuum environment. AES provides surface sensitivity, elemental analysis, and depth profiling capabilities. Limitations include inability to analyze non-conductive samples and lack of hydrogen/helium detection.
The document provides an overview of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) as a surface analysis technique. It describes how XPS works based on the photoelectric effect, and how it can be used to identify elements, chemical states, and compounds present on material surfaces. The key components of an XPS instrument are also outlined.
It is a multi-element analysis technique that will separate a sample into its constituent atoms and ions and excite it to a higher energy level.
Cause them to emit light with a distinct wavelength, which will be analyzed.
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a surface-sensitive technique that uses X-rays to eject core electrons from the surface of a sample. It can be used to identify the elements present in the sample and provide information about the chemical and electronic states of the elements. In XPS, X-rays eject core electrons, which are then analyzed based on their kinetic energy. This kinetic energy is related to the electron binding energy and can be used to identify the element and chemical environment. XPS requires ultra-high vacuum to avoid surface contamination and provide high-resolution spectra with sharp elemental peaks and broader Auger peaks.
The document discusses the use of Rietveld refinement for analyzing powder X-ray diffraction data. Rietveld refinement allows for the determination of phase purity, identification of crystal structures, refinement of structural parameters, quantitative phase analysis, and calculation of properties like lattice parameters, atomic positions, thermal vibrations, grain size, and magnetic moments. The document provides examples of Rietveld refinement output and parameters that can be refined.
Raman spectroscopy is a technique that uses laser light to identify the chemical structure of materials. It has various applications in areas like pharmaceuticals, materials science, gemology, and forensics. The document outlines the principle of Raman spectroscopy, describes Raman instrumentation, discusses its strengths and limitations, and provides examples of its applications. It also discusses challenges like weak signals and spatial resolution that new techniques like surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy are helping to address, broadening Raman spectroscopy's potential.
This document discusses novel scintillator materials based on metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for radiation detection applications. MOFs offer advantages over existing scintillators like liquid organics by being non-toxic and non-flammable solids. The document describes the synthesis and characterization of stilbene-based MOF scintillators with different structures exhibiting variable fluorescence lifetimes and ion beam induced luminescence spectra. Preliminary results on one MOF's light yield, timing properties, and particle discrimination capabilities are comparable to commercial scintillators. Further studies of exciton transport mechanisms in MOF scintillators could provide insights to improve detection performance.
The document discusses the use of high-energy protons in cancer therapy. It provides a history of proton beam therapy beginning in 1946 when Robert Wilson first suggested its use. It describes the first proton treatment centers and worldwide growth of proton therapy facilities. Key advantages of protons over photons discussed include lower entrance dose and maximum dose at tumor depth. Challenges and uncertainties in proton therapy planning and delivery are also summarized.
This document describes how laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was used to generate 3D elemental images of nanoparticle distribution in biological tissue at multiple scales. Sliced kidney tissue sections were mapped using LIBS to reconstruct the global nanoparticle distribution throughout the entire organ. Higher resolution LIBS imaging was also performed on specific regions of interest by repeatedly ablating the same tissue volume. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates that LIBS can quantitatively image both endogenous and exogenous elements in 3D within entire organs.
Chandra deep observation_of_xdcpj004402033_a_massive_galaxy_cluster_at_z_1_5Sérgio Sacani
Artigo apresenta os resultados obtidos pelo Chandra ao medir com precisão a massa do mais massivo aglomerado de galáxias do universo distante, o Aglomerado Gioiello.
This document describes research on using near-infrared spectroscopy to measure pH levels in atherosclerotic plaque via a fiber optic catheter. Previous studies showed plaque pH could indicate vulnerability. The researchers collected human carotid plaques and used a prototype catheter to obtain pH readings from 17 tissue sites, which were correlated with optical spectra. A partial least squares model calibrated the spectra to pH with an R^2 of 0.63 and root mean squared deviation of 0.14 pH units. Further work aims to increase the study size under physiological conditions to develop NIR markers of plaque vulnerability for clinical vulnerable plaque detection.
This document describes research on using near-infrared spectroscopy to measure pH levels in atherosclerotic plaque via a fiber optic catheter. Previous studies showed plaque pH heterogeneity and that inflamed regions have lower pH. The researchers collected human carotid plaques and used a 3Fr fiber optic catheter prototype to obtain optical reflectance spectra of 17 tissue sites, which were then calibrated to pH readings from micro-electrodes. A partial least squares model achieved a determination coefficient of 0.63 and root mean squared deviation of 0.14 pH units. Further work aims to increase sample size under physiological conditions to better identify vulnerable plaque based on pH levels in vivo.
This document describes research on using near-infrared spectroscopy to measure pH levels in atherosclerotic plaque via a fiber optic catheter. Previous studies showed plaque pH heterogeneity and that inflamed regions have lower pH. The researchers collected human carotid plaques and used a 3Fr fiber optic catheter prototype to collect optical reflectance spectra from 17 tissue sites, which were calibrated to pH readings from micro-electrodes. A partial least squares model achieved a determination coefficient of 0.63 and root mean squared deviation of 0.14 pH units. Further studies aim to increase sample size under physiological conditions to develop pH-based markers of vulnerable plaque and a clinically applicable coronary catheter.
This document summarizes research on using electro-optic effect measurements to characterize electron bunches. It discusses using an electro-optic crystal like ZnTe to induce birefringence when an ultrafast laser probe pulse interacts with a terahertz field generated by the electron bunch. The summary describes how the crystal's dispersion and properties affect the measurement's ability to resolve the bunch duration and timing, with limitations from factors like the crystal thickness, group velocity mismatch, and cavity modes set up by reflections. It concludes by noting challenges in interpreting the actual electric fields being measured and limitations to resolution from the laser pulse duration and nonlinear effects at high fields.
This document presents observations from the VLT X-shooter instrument of two quasars, SDSS J1106+1939 and SDSS J1512+1119. For SDSS J1106+1939, a broad absorption line (BAL) outflow is detected with a kinetic luminosity of at least 10^46 erg/s, which is 5% of the quasar's bolometric luminosity. This outflow has a velocity of ~8000 km/s and is located ~300 pc from the quasar. For SDSS J1512+1119, two separate outflows are detected using the same technique, with distances ranging from 100-2000 pc from the central source. The distances of the outflows
DEVELOPMENT OF OPTICAL PARAMETER CALCULATIONS OF THE PROBES IN WATERDr. Ved Nath Jha
This document describes the development of optical parameter calculations for probes used in water sensing. Three probes (a, b, c) of varying nanoparticle size were developed and their plasma and collision wavelengths were calculated based on experimental measurements in water and air. The probes showed decreasing collision wavelength but nearly constant plasma wavelength with increasing nanoparticle size. Models were developed to calculate output intensity based on the dielectric constant of the surrounding medium. Distinct dips in output intensity correlated with different dielectric components when mixtures were tested, showing ability to detect multiple impurities simultaneously. The probes function best for dielectric constants between 1.4-2.0 and silver nanoparticles provide sensitivity towards targeted impurities in water quality monitoring.
This document describes a new technique for wide-field background-free fluorescence imaging in vivo using magnetic modulation of fluorescent nanodiamond emission. Fluorescent nanodiamonds are promising probes for in vivo imaging but are limited by autofluorescence. The technique uses a rotating magnetic field to selectively modulate nanodiamond fluorescence, which is then detected using phase-sensitive lock-in detection to improve signal-to-background ratio up to 100-fold. This overcomes autofluorescence and improves nanodiamond imaging capabilities for in vivo applications.
The document summarizes the results of a statistical analysis comparing the characteristics of galaxies with and without detected water megamaser emission. The analysis finds that maser galaxies tend to have higher levels of reddening and extinction, are more massive and luminous, and harbor more massive black holes. However, galaxies with very massive black holes do not host masers. The analysis identifies parameter ranges that are associated with higher detection rates of maser emission, including narrow ranges of electron density, black hole mass, and Eddington ratio. Principal component analysis and discriminant analysis indicate quantifiable differences between maser and non-maser galaxies that can be used to target future surveys and potentially increase detection rates.
This document discusses developments in photon-counting detectors for single-molecule fluorescence microscopy. It describes two common optical configurations used: point-like excitation and detection of freely diffusing molecules, and wide field illumination and detection of surface-immobilized molecules. Each approach currently uses different optimal detectors, but there is room for improvement. Recent developments aim to increase the throughput of single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy using parallel arrays of single-photon avalanche diodes, and develop large-area photon-counting cameras for fluorescence lifetime imaging at the single-molecule level with sub-nanosecond resolution.
This document describes the development of a dual imprinted electrochemical sensor for the ultra-trace analysis of the enantiomers d-aspartic acid and l-aspartic acid. A pencil graphite electrode was modified with gold nanoparticles and then spin-coated with a molecularly imprinted polymer film containing embedded functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes. This polymer film was imprinted with both d-aspartic acid and l-aspartic acid templates during polymerization. The sensor allows the indirect and sequential quantification of each enantiomer using potassium ferricyanide as a probe molecule and differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry. The developed method achieves a detection limit of 4.08
This document presents a technique called K-factor image deshadowing that can improve the localization accuracy of single fluorescent particles in stochastic super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. K-factor decomposes an image into a nonlinear set of contrast-ordered images whose product reassembles the original. Applying K-factor to raw fluorescence data prior to localization can improve localization precision by up to 85% compared to single fitting, enabling the localization of overlapping particles and faster data collection. Implementing this on experimental cellular data yielded a 37% improvement in resolution for the same acquisition time, or a 42% decrease in time needed for the same resolution.
This document provides an introduction to spectroscopy. It defines spectroscopy as the science of investigating objects through light-matter interactions to understand their molecular structure and properties. Key concepts discussed include energy levels, absorption, scattering, and emission. Specific spectroscopic techniques covered are absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. The document also outlines the basic components of a spectroscopic system and discusses applications of spectroscopy.
Standard Soil Testing Laboratory
time consuming, Laborious, use of chemical and reagents which effect human health and environment, costly, do not consider spatial variation in the field.
Electrochemical Sensing
Ion Selective Electrodes
Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor
Optical Spectroscopy
NIR Spectroscopy
Investigation of Chaotic-Type Features in Hyperspectral Satellite Datacsandit
This document analyzes the use of Lyapunov exponents to determine chaotic structure in hyperspectral satellite data. It investigates an EO-1 Hyperion hyperspectral image of a mixed forest site in Turkey. Lyapunov exponents are calculated from reconstructed phase spaces of spectral signals for different object classes. Positive and negative Lyapunov exponents indicate chaotic behavior is present. The results demonstrate Lyapunov exponents can be used as discriminative features to improve hyperspectral image classification accuracy by capturing the chaotic structures in the data.
This document discusses a new design of plasmonic nanoantenna with a slant gap that can enhance optical chirality. The slant gap provides an enhanced electric field parallel to an external magnetic field with a phase delay of π/2, resulting in enhanced optical chirality in the near field. Numerical simulations show this nanoantenna design can generate a near field with enhanced optical chirality when excited by linearly polarized light. This enhanced optical chirality could allow for circular dichroism analysis using linearly polarized light and may find applications in analyzing the chirality of surface-bound matter.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
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1. LASER SPECTROMETRY FOR MULTI-
ELEMENTAL IMAGING OF BIOLOGICAL
TISSUES
RITOBRATA SENGUPTA
B.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCE
MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
2. Journal:Scientific Reports
Date of Publishing:14 August,2014
Publisher:Nature Group of Publishers
Volume:4 Article number:6065
Impact Factor:5.228
3. REFERENCE OF THE MAIN PAPER:
Sancey,L.,Motto-
Ros,V.,Busser,B.,Kots,S.,Benoit,J.M.,Piednoir,A.,Lux,F.,Tillement,O.,
Panczer,G.,&Yu.J.Laser spectrometry for multi-elemental imaging of biological
tissues.Sci.Rep.4:6065;doi:10.1038/srep06065(2014).
4. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Institut Lumière Matière, UMR5306 Université Lyon
1-CNRS, Université de Lyon 69622 Villeurbanne
cedex, France
5.
6. OVERVIEW
This presentation contains discussions on:
(i)LIBS :Definition & Concept on Quantum Physics
(ii)Quantum Dot[QD]
(iii)LASER
(iv)Kidney
(v)Detailed discussuion on LIBS(physical aspect
only,discussion on software not included in the research
article)
(vi)Case study of Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient
Advantages & Disadvantage of LIBS
Inspirational Physicists & their explanation wrt Biological
aspect
7. LIBS[LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN
SPECTROSCOPY]
WHAT IS IT?
LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN
SPECTROSCOPY
Used in imaging an component of a structure
by using laser beam of a suitable wavelength
based on the principle of ablasion of the
structure(here kidney) by pulsed laser beam.
21. OSERVATION & RESULTS
BLACK=LIBS SNR measured in epoxy resin
GREEN=Crater sizes measurd via SEM as a function of laser pulse
energy of the given range
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24. dGd & Na distribution in the cross-section of kidney
eMagnified view;
concentration of Gd & Na expressed in mM/L
white arrowsindicate the regions lacking in tissues,corresponding to blood
vessels & collecting ducts.
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27. CASE STUDY:BASICS OF CORRELATION
COEFFICIENT
Definition:A correlation coefficient is a number that
quantifies some type of correlation &
dependence,meaning statistical relationship
between two/more random variables/random
data values.
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