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Yield of Upconversion Nanoparticles</b><p class="p1">In this Application Note, we use an Edinburgh Instruments FS5 Spectrofluorometer for a complete upconversion luminescence characterisation of UCNPs comprising spectral, time-resolved, and quantum yield measurements</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3QqAvYP" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading">Rohde & Schwarz</h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="257" height="176" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rohde-WP-280423-257x176.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rohde-WP-280423-257x176.jpg 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rohde-WP-280423-211x144.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rohde-WP-280423-1024x699.jpg 1024w, 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class="content-block"> <b>The Cold Source Technique for Noise Figure Measurements</b><p>This application note describes the “Cold Source” technique for measuring noise figure on the R&S®ZNA family of vector network analyzers</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3HcClbd" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading">Edinburgh Instruments</h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="257" height="158" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-257x158.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-257x158.jpg 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-211x129.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-317x194.jpg 317w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-321x197.jpg 321w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-300x184.jpg 300w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-147x90.jpg 147w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423-128x79.jpg 128w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-110423.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Characterisation of SERRS Nanoparticles Using UV-Vis and Raman Spectroscopy</b><p>In this application note, we use the DS5 UV-Vis Dual Beam Spectrophotometer and RM5 Raman Microscope to demonstrate that the optical response of SERRS nanosensors contains combined SERS and RRS effects</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZZCN2Q" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading">Edinburgh Instruments</h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="257" height="161" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-257x161.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-257x161.jpg 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-211x132.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-317x198.jpg 317w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-315x197.jpg 315w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-300x188.jpg 300w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-144x90.jpg 144w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image-128x80.jpg 128w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2023-01-18-EI-image.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Pesticide Detection on Apple Skin Using SERS</b><p>In this application note, find out how residual phosmet insecticide on apple skin is detected using Surface Enhanced Raman (SERS)</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3ktMpnK" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="m33 wrapper m33-c"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading">Edinburgh Instruments</h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="257" height="152" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-257x152.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-257x152.jpg 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-211x124.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-317x187.jpg 317w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-334x197.jpg 334w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-300x177.jpg 300w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-153x90.jpg 153w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122-128x76.jpg 128w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI_WP-081122.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Multiphoton Imaging of Mouse Intestine</b><p>In this application note, an RMS1000 Confocal Microscope is used to image a tissue section of mouse intestine using two-photon excited fluorescence and second harmonic generation microscopy</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3NNQA8d" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading">Mad City Labs</h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="257" height="145" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-257x145.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-257x145.jpg 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-211x119.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-317x179.jpg 317w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-768x433.jpg 768w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-710x400.jpg 710w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-732x412.jpg 732w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-720x406.jpg 720w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-635x358.jpg 635w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-350x197.jpg 350w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-300x169.jpg 300w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-160x90.jpg 160w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022-128x72.jpg 128w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MCL_WP-061022.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Ingenuity + Instrumentation: Creating a Novel 4D Microscopy Method</b><p>Tracking particles at the micro or nanoscale is inherently difficult due to the complexity of the systems studied, as well as the technical challenges: a blend of instrument design, photonics, modeling, and imaging</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3T2KmTU" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading">WITec</h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="257" height="159" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-257x159.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-257x159.jpg 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-211x130.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-317x196.jpg 317w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-647x400.jpg 647w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-635x393.jpg 635w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-319x197.jpg 319w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-300x186.jpg 300w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-146x90.jpg 146w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922-128x79.jpg 128w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WITec-080922.jpg 650w" sizes="(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Looking into Batteries with Raman - Correlative RISE Microscopy Studies of Li-ion Cells</b><p>We show how RISE microscopy can document changes of new and used electrodes and provide insight to aid the development of batteries with greater longevity</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3C2Pl1f" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading">Edinburgh Instruments</h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="257" height="174" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-257x174.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-257x174.jpg 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-211x143.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-317x215.jpg 317w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-291x197.jpg 291w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-300x203.jpg 300w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-133x90.jpg 133w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922-128x87.jpg 128w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EI-010922.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Whisky Analysis by Raman Spectroscopy</b><p>In this application note, we detail the quantitative use of Raman spectroscopy to determine ethanol content in samples of whisky, demonstrating that samples can be analysed rapidly making Raman spectroscopy an ideal technique for ensuring whisky is being sold safely and legitimately</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3T5XXue" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="banner-ad"> <span class="mpu align-none" 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https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.3.20-webinar-web-image.png 500w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <p>The Luminate accelerator offers startups the chance to earn $2m in financial backing. Learn from past participants how Luminate’s support helped their business</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3looFgo" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div class="article__image"> <img width="350" height="175" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-350x175.png" class="attachment-1-3-cols size-1-3-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-350x175.png 350w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-317x159.png 317w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-211x106.png 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-300x150.png 300w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-160x80.png 160w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-257x129.png 257w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image-128x64.png 128w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Luminate-12.16.20-webinar-web-image.png 500w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <p>Luminate is looking for its fourth cohort of startups that are developing optics-, photonics-, or imaging-enabled technology. Learn how you can apply for up to $2m in funding</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3looFgo" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="banner-ad"> <span class="mpu align-none" aria-hidden="true"><div id='div-gpt-ad-3759129-20'class="advert"> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-3759129-20'); }); </script> </div></span></div> <div class="m33 wrapper m33-c"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h3 class="section-breaks__heading">White papers and webinar from RaySearch Laboratories</h3> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading"> </h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="240" height="136" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp1.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp1.jpg 240w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp1-211x120.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp1-160x90.jpg 160w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp1-128x73.jpg 128w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Machine learning automated treatment planning </b><p>RayStation’s machine learning planning module generates deliverable radiotherapy treatment plans in just minutes</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/3mdCYV2" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading"> </h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="240" height="136" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp2.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp2.jpg 240w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp2-211x120.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp2-160x90.jpg 160w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp2-128x73.jpg 128w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Optimizing the patient journey with RayCare</b><p>Provision CARES Proton Therapy in Nashville is the first clinic to connect RayCare directly to the treatment delivery system</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/37vygO8" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading"> </h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="240" height="136" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp3.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp3.jpg 240w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp3-211x120.jpg 211w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp3-160x90.jpg 160w, https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp3-128x73.jpg 128w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /> </div> <div class="content-block"> <b>Deep-learning segmentation</b><p>Deep-learning segmentation automatically generate contours of all relevant regions-of-interests in under a minute</p> <a href="https://bit.ly/2HnYA24" class="btn btn--green" rel="nofollow sponsored"> Access now </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="section-breaks"> <h2 class="section-breaks__heading"> </h2> </div> <div class="article__image"> <img width="240" height="136" src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RaySearch-wp4.jpg" class="attachment-1-4-cols size-1-4-cols" alt="" decoding="async" 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