Centice to Demonstrate Low-Cost Deep UV Raman Spectrometer at SciX

Centice has declared that it has developed a new affordable deep ultraviolet (UV) coded aperture Raman spectrometer. Trace analysis of contaminants and surface chemicals can be performed with the current version.

The new offering will be exhibited at SCIentific eXchange (SciX), from Sep 30 to Oct 5 in Kansas City, Missouri. This conference is an annual meeting of the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies.

The UV Raman Spectrometer serves as a versatile instrument for the detection of chemicals on surfaces. A resonance effect is created as a result of excitation in the UV region. The technique is more sensitive compared to near-infrared Raman for certain chemicals like explosives. There is also low background fluorescence within the deep UV region. With this added sensitivity, close-up document scanning for chemical sensing at a distance and for trace chemical detection.

For enhanced light sensitivity and improved imaging over a wider area, coded aperture has been innovatively applied to this system. Rather than laser, a gas discharge lamp is adopted for nearby detection, improving cost-efficiency. Coded aperture designs can be ideally deployed for measurement of large area excitation of sources.

Centice’s UV Raman Spectrometer is capable of recognizing and detecting hazardous material or trace explosives and serves to be a valuable measurement tool for first responders, military personnel, and hazmat investigators. Centice’s technology can be adopted for biological applications as well as in crime lab and forensic analysis.

During SciX event, Centice will demonstrate its new technology. Dr. Prasant Potuluri will deliver a presentation entitled “Low-Cost Deep-UV Raman Spectrometer” on September 30.

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