Handheld scanner delivers lab-quality chemical composition maps using infrared light

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Researchers have developed a compact, handheld mid-infrared imaging spectrometer that can produce high-resolution chemical maps of a sample without using stains or labels. With further development, the handheld device might provide a portable and easy-to-use way to map the molecu

Researchers have developed a compact, handheld mid-infrared imaging spectrometer that can produce high-resolution chemical maps of a sample without using stains or labels. With further development, the handheld device might provide a portable and easy-to-use way to map the molecu This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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