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December 2001, Volume 16, Number 12
COLUMNS
- Guest Editorial: How the Infrared Spectrometer Reached the Bench Chemist
Paul A.Wilks
- Tech Note: Shelf Life Analysis of Beer Using an Automated Lag-Time EPR System
David Barr, Arthur Heiss, Andreas Kamlowski, Diether Maier, Juergen Erstling, and Herbert Meling
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: Fractals in Spectrochemistry - The Spark OES Pulse - Height Distribution for Inclusions in Metals
Volker Thomsen
- Chemometrics in Spectroscopy: Analysis of Noise - Part IX
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman Jr.
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- From the Publisher
- News Spectrum
- Calendar
- Contact Information
- Book Reviews
- Call for Papers
- Editorial Index
- Information for Authors
- Directory of Associations
- Web Watch
Corporate Capabilities
- ABB Bomem Inc.
- Agilent Technologies Inc.
- Advanced Chemistry Development Inc.
- Amptek Inc.
- AIS - Analytical Instrument Systems, Inc.
- Analytical Spectral Devices
- Andor Technology
- Aurora Instruments Ltd.
- Axiom Analytical, Inc.
- Barr Associates, Inc.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Informatics Division
- PharmaGenomics, an Advanstar Science Publication
- Bruker Daltonics Inc.
- Bruker AXS Inc.
- Bruker Optics Inc
- BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- CVI Laser Corporation
- Chromex - A Subsidiary of Hoya
- CeramOptec Industries
- Digilab LLC
- EDAX Inc
- Edinburgh Instruments Ltd.
- Evergreen Laser Corporation
- Spectroscopy, an Advanstar Science Publication
- FiberTech Optica
- Foss NIRSystems, Inc.
- GBC Scientific Equipment Inc
- Harrick Scientific Corporation
- Hamilton Sundstrand - A United Technologies Corporation
- Inphotonics, Inc.
- J.A. Woollam Co., Inc.
- Jobin Yvon
- Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc.
- Kratos Analytical, Inc.
- Leeman Labs
- K and M Electronics, Inc. - A Subsidiary of ITT Industries, Inc.
- Melles Griot Laser and Electro Optics Group
- MIDAC Corporation
- OI Analytical
- OriginLab Corporation
- OCLI - A JDS Uniphase Company
- Ocean Optics, Inc.
- Omega Optical, Inc.
- Oxford Instruments, Inc.
- PerkinElmer Optoelectronics
- Philips Analytical
- PicoQuant GmbH
- PIKE Technologies
- PLX, Inc.
- Personal Instruments/Flexit Infosystems USA
- Remspec Corporation
- Roper Scientific, Inc.
- SCP SCIENCE
- SensIR Technologies, LLC
- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
- Specac Inc.
- Spectra-Physics
- SPECTRO Analytical Instruments, Inc.
- SPECTROsolutions Ltd.
- SPEX CertiPrep, Inc., Certified Reference Materials Division
- SPEX CertiPrep, Inc., Sample Preparation Division
- Spectrocell, Inc.
- StellarNet, Inc.
- Textron Systems
- Thermo NORAN
- Thermo Elemental, A Thermo Electron business
- Thermo Galactic
- Thermo Nicolet Corporation
- Thermo Spectra-Tech
- Varian, Inc.
- X-ray Instrumentation Associates
- X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc.
- LCGC North America, an Advanstar Science Publication
November 2001, Volume 16, Number 11
ARTICLE
- Photoionization Mass Spectrometry: A Powerful New Tool for Drug Discovery
Jack A. Syage and Matthew D. Evans
This article describes the benefits that photoionization MS has over existing methods for performing high-speed analysis of pharmaceutical samples.
COLUMNS
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: A Beginner's Guide to ICP-MS, Part VII - Mass Separation Devices, Double-Focusing Magnetic-Sector Technology
Robert Thomas
- Mass Spectrometry Forum: Units in Mass Spectrometry
Kenneth L. Busch
- The Baseline: Theory of Raman Spectroscopy
David W. Ball
- Chemometrics in Spectroscopy: Analysis of Noise - Part VIII
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman Jr.
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October 2001, Volume 16, Number 10
ARTICLES
- Fluorescence Quenching of Berberine Hydrochloride by SDS in Ethanolic Solution
Maurice O. Iwunze
The author describes how a combination of the Marcus dielectric continuum theory and the Rehm-Weller model were used to characterize the steady state fluorescence quenching of berberine hydrochloride by sodium dodecyl sulfate in ethanolic solution.
- Precision Infrared Spectroscopic Imaging: The Future of FT-IR Spectroscopy
Christian P. Schultz
This article discusses how, with the introduction of imaging, a new era has begun for vibrational spectroscopy.
COLUMNS
- Spec Sheet: Development of a 2-mm-Pore Microchannel Plate
Bruce Laprade and Ron Starcher
- Atomic Spectroscopy Perspectives:
A Preview of the 2002 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
D. Conrad Grégoire
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: Beginner's Guide to ICP-MS, Part VI - The Mass Analyzer
Robert Thomas
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September 2001, Volume 16, Number 9
ARTICLES
- Imaging Mass Spectrometry and Combinatorial Chemistry
Nicholas Winograd and Robert M. Braun
This article describes how spatially resolved time-of-flight mass spectrometry potentially offers chemical analysis at the rate of 10 compounds per second, and how it is amenable to microarray formats.
- Evaluating FT-NIR Instruments for Method Transferability
T.R. Clermont and L.M. Luchetta
The authors discuss a series of tests designed to assess the probability of method transfer on Fourier transform near-infrared analyzers.
- NASA's Mars Odyssey 2001: A Tale of Three Spectrometers
Barry E. DiGregorio
Will NASA's latest Mars Orbiter confirm evidence of liquid water on Mars?
COLUMN
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: A Beginner's Guid to ICP-MS, Part V - The Ion Focusing System
Robert Thomas
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August 2001, Volume 16, Number 8
Buyers Guide
- SPECTROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTATION/SPECTROMETER SYSTEMS
- OPTICS, ELECTRO-OPTICS, FIBER OPTICS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS
- SAMPLING/SAMPLE HANDLING
- SPECTROSCOPY SOFTWARE/HARDWARE/AUTOMATION PRODUCTS
- SPECTROSCOPY SERVICES
- GENERAL SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
- PROCESS ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS
- BIOANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS
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- PRODUCT INDEX
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July 2001, Volume 16, Number 7
ARTICLES
- Applications of X-ray Powder Diffraction
Harry G. Brittain
This article discusses x-ray powder diffraction - the predominant tool for the study of polycrystalline materials - which is eminently suited for the routine characterization of pharmaceutical solids.
- Single-Molecule Spectroscopy
of a Cationic Dye in a 10-nm Film
of Sulfonated Polystyrene
Mary J. Wirth and Sarah Romero
The authors discuss using single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy to directly observe the ion-exchange process for the first time.
COLUMNS
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: A Beginner's Guide to ICP-MS, Part IV: The Interface Region
Robert Thomas
- Focus on Quality: Validation of Spectrometry Software, Part II: Roles of the Validation Plan and User Requirements Specification
R.D. McDowall
- Chemometrics in Spectroscopy: Analysis of Noise - Part VII
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman Jr.
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June 2001, Volume 16, Number 6
ARTICLE
- In Situ Real-Time Monitoring of a Fermentation Reaction Using a Fiber-Optic FT-IR Probe
Zaid Al Mosheky, Peter J. Melling, and Mary A. Thomson
The authors discuss how a midinfrared fiber-optic probe was used to monitor fermentation of sucrose in real time.
COLUMNS
- Guest Editorial: National Chemistry Week - Promoting Science
Henry Nowicki, Barbara Sherman, and Homer Yute
- Sampling Solutions: New Developments in Automated Cleaning of PTFE, Glass, and Quartz Components Used in Ultratrace Analysis
Robert Richter
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: A Beginner's Guide to ICP-MS, Part III: The Plasma Source
Robert Thomas
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May 2001, Volume 16, Number 5
FEATURE
- PittCon 2001 in Review: The 16th Annual Wrap-Up of New Spectroscopy Instrumentation Introduced at the Pittsburgh Conference
Spectroscopy presents our 16th annual overview of new instrumentation that debuted at the annual Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PittCon), held this year March 4-9, 2001, in New Orleans.
COLUMNS
- Mass Spectrometry Forum: High-Vacuum Pumps in Mass Spectrometers
Kenneth L. Busch
- Chemometrics in Spectroscopy: Analysis of Noise - Part VI
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman Jr.
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: A Beginner's Guide to ICP-MS, Part II: The Sample-Introduction System
Robert Thomas
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April 2001, Volume 16, Number 4
ARTICLES
- A Rare-Earth-Oxide Glass for the Wavelength Calibration of Near-Infrared Dispersive and Fourier-Transform Spectrometers
Steven J. Choquette, John C. Travis, Lindsey E. O'Neal, Changjiang Zhu, and David L. Duewer
The authors discuss SRM 2035, a new optical wavelength standard available from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- Using the Polarizing Microscope to Complement Microscopic FT-IR Spectroscopy
Denise S. Moore and Randy O. Hudson
This article presents three examples showing how information acquired from microscopic infrared spectroscopy and a polarizing microscope provide more definitive information and quicker analyses than with Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy alone.
- Design of a Modular, Dispersive Spectrometer for Fundamental Studies in NIR Spectroscopy
Olusola Soyemi, Dennis Rabbe, Ben Dundee, Marianna A. Busch, and Kenneth W. Busch
This article describes the authors' efforts to develop a modular, research-grade, dispersive spectrometer designed to permit fundamental studies in near-infrared spectroscopy.
COLUMNS
- Chemometrics in Spectroscopy: Analysis of Noise - Part V
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman Jr.
- Spectroscopy Tutorial: A Beginner's Guide to ICP-MS - Part I
Robert Thomas
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March 2001, Volume 16, Number 3
SPOTLIGHT
- The 2001 Spectroscopy Survey of Salaries and Employment Issues
Were salary increases for this year enough to keep spectroscopists happy
with their work situation? These and other questions are examined in our
2001 survey.
SHOWCASE
- Industry Trends: Prospects for Spectroscopy Instrument Manufacturers Remain Strong Amid Growing Uncertainty in World Markets
- Product Showcase
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- Guest Editorial: Infrared in the Real World
- News Spectrum
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February 2001, Volume 16, Number 2
ARTICLES
- A Solid Sampling Tool Finally Reaches Maturity: What Drove the
Development of Laser Ablation Sample Introduction for Atomic
Spectroscopy?
Ted Howe, Jerry Shkolnik, and Robert Thomas
The authors provide an overview of the influences in the development and
commercialization of laser ablation as a sample introduction tool for
analyzing solids by plasma-based spectrochemical techniques.
- Dispersive and Fourier Transform Raman: Distinctive Techniques
That Are Complementary
Forrest Weesner and Michael Longmire
This article focuses on the similarities, differences, unique aspects,
and considerations involved in selecting the Raman approach that best
addresses the analysis at hand.
COLUMNS
- Molecular Spectroscopy Workbench: Noninvasive Blood Glucose
Analyzers
Emil W. Ciurczak
- Spectral Interpretation: Pay-as-You-Go Searching - A Review of
HaveItAll IR
James W. Rydzak and Paul M. Bourassa
- The Baseline: Rayleigh and Raman Scattering
David W. Ball
- Focus on Quality: Validation of Spectrometry Software - Part I
R.D. McDowall
- Chemometrics in Spectroscopy: Analysis of Noise - Part IV
Howard Mark and Jerome Workman Jr.
- Spec Sheet: All-Silica, Nonsolarizing Optical Fibers for UV Spectroscopy
Bolesh J. Skutnik
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January 2001, Volume 16, Number 1
FEATURE
- Chemometric Analysis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Data
Todd M. Alam and M. Kathleen Alam
This article takes a look at chemometric analysis of nuclear magnetic resonance spectral data, as well as common experimental problems encountered during this process.
ARTICLES
- Recent Developments in LC-MS-MS for the Identification and Measurement of Nanoscale Amounts of Proteins and Peptides
Robert Thomas
The author provides a current review of recent developments in LC-MS-MS technology for the analysis of biomolecules.
- An Integrated Desktop Mass Spectrometry Processing and Molecular Structure Manaement System
Antony Williams, Mike S. Lee, and Vitaly Lashin
Mass spectrometry is a key tool for identifying chemical structures. Integrated chemical structure and spectrum handling offers a path to structure assignment and databasing.
COLUMNS
- Molecular Spectroscopy Workbench: A New In-Line Infrared Sensor
Emil W. Ciurczak
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