Researchers have developed a compact infrared spectrometer. It's small enough to fit on a computer chip but can still open up interesting possibilities -- in space and in everyday life.

Consumers might someday use a mini-spectrometer to “see” how ripe a piece of fruit is without touching it, or to identify bruising or other damage that is not visible to the naked eye.

Imaging tech firm launches mini spectrometer, will present at 2013 SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing April 26, 2013 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., LOGAN, Utah, and DURHAM, N.C. - Professionals who analyze ...

NASA’s mini-spectrometer bullets are not limited to lunar exploration. This technology could also be adapted for use on other celestial bodies, such as Mars or asteroids.

The Exemplar™ is the first miniature spectrometer to include an embedded processor to allow for effortless on-board data processing, including averaging, smoothing, and automatic dark subtraction. In ...

The user sees only the result, “original drug”, for example. Another sticking point is the cost of producing the spectrometer. The researchers had this in mind from the outset too. “We designed the ...

ETH researchers have developed a compact infrared spectrometer. It’s small enough to fit on a computer chip but can still open up interesting possibilities – in space and in everyday life. Nowadays, a ...

The company is releasing the device as a consumer model for $250, but for an extra $250, you get a “developer license” to program your own apps, which can use the spectrometer to take readings ...

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