New laser-based tool is so fast it can observe chemical reactions – Space Daily

Engineers have developed a new type of infrared spectrometer that is fast enough to observe chemical reactions at high resolutions.
The new technology is 100 times faster than previous spectrometers, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Communications Physics.
Infrared spectroscopy works by measuring the infrared light that bounces off sample molecules. The molecular components of a sample features unique vibrations. When struck with a laser, molecules interact with light and …

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