Live Next Week: See how real-time data processing, advanced SWIR and UV imaging, and on-chip spectral advancements are shaping the future of hyperspectral imaging!
Register
Sign In
Suppliers
Products
Categories
Handbook
Dictionary
Careers
Resources
Photonics Spectra
BioPhotonics
Vision Spectra
Virtual Events & Summits
Educational Institutions
Add/Update Your Listing
Exhibitor Listing Portal
Become an Exhibitor
Buyers' Guide Print Edition
Marketplace Help
Subscribe
Advertise
Suppliers
Products
Categories
Handbook
Dictionary
Careers
Resources
Photonics Spectra
BioPhotonics
Vision Spectra
Virtual Events & Summits
Educational Institutions
Add/Update Your Listing
Exhibitor Listing Portal
Become an Exhibitor
Buyers' Guide Print Edition
Marketplace Help
Register
Sign In
Photonics Dictionary
spectroscopy laser systems
Spectroscopy laser systems are specialized setups that utilize lasers to study the interaction between light and matter. These systems are integral to various scientific and industrial applications where precise and detailed analysis of materials is required.
Monochromatic light:
Lasers provide a very narrow wavelength of light, essential for high-resolution spectroscopic measurements.
Coherence:
Laser light has a high degree of coherence, which improves the accuracy and precision of spectroscopic data.
High intensity:
Lasers can produce intense beams of light, allowing for the detection of weak signals from samples.
Tunability:
Many laser systems can be tuned to specific wavelengths to target particular molecular or atomic transitions.
Types of spectroscopy using laser systems:
Raman spectroscopy:
Function:
Measures the inelastic scattering of light as it interacts with molecular vibrations, rotations, and other low-frequency modes.
Applications:
Identifying chemical compounds, studying molecular structures, and investigating material properties.
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS):
Function:
Uses a high-powered laser pulse to create a plasma on the surface of a sample, and the emitted light from the plasma is analyzed to determine the elemental composition.
Applications:
Elemental analysis in environmental monitoring, geology, and material science.
Fluorescence spectroscopy:
Function:
Excites molecules in a sample with laser light and measures the emitted fluorescence to gain information about the molecular environment.
Applications:
Biological and chemical analysis, including studying proteins, DNA, and other biomolecules.
Absorption spectroscopy:
Function:
Measures the absorption of laser light by a sample at specific wavelengths, providing information about the electronic and molecular structure.
Applications:
Analyzing gases, detecting pollutants, and studying chemical reactions.
Cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS):
Function:
Uses laser light to measure the time it takes for light to decay within a cavity, providing highly sensitive absorption measurements.
Applications:
Trace gas detection, atmospheric chemistry, and precision measurements of absorption coefficients.
Laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV):
Function:
Measures the frequency shift of laser light scattered by moving particles to determine their velocity.
Applications:
Fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and industrial process monitoring.
Components of spectroscopy laser systems:
Laser source:
Types:
Continuous-wave (CW) lasers, pulsed lasers, tunable lasers, diode lasers, and solid-state lasers.
Selection:
Depends on the specific spectroscopy application and the required wavelength.
Optical components:
Lenses and mirrors:
Used to direct and focus the laser beam.
Beam splitters:
Split the laser beam into multiple paths for simultaneous measurements.
Filters:
Isolate specific wavelengths of light.
Sample holder:
Design:
Depends on the state of the sample (solid, liquid, gas) and the type of spectroscopy being performed.
Detector:
Types:
Photodiodes, photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), charge-coupled devices (CCDs), and avalanche photodiodes (APDs).
Function:
Converts the light signal into an electrical signal for analysis.
Data acquisition system:
Components:
Includes analog-to-digital converters, computers, and software for data analysis and interpretation.
Function:
Collects and processes the signals detected, providing detailed spectroscopic information.
Applications:
Chemical analysis:
Identifying and quantifying chemical compounds in various samples.
Material science:
Studying the composition and properties of materials.
Environmental monitoring:
Detecting pollutants and analyzing atmospheric components.
Biomedical research:
Investigating biological molecules and cellular processes.
Industrial quality control:
Ensuring the composition and quality of products in manufacturing.
Advantages:
High sensitivity and resolution:
Allows for the detection and analysis of very small quantities of materials with high precision.
Non-destructive analysis:
Many laser spectroscopy techniques do not damage the sample.
Speed:
Provides rapid analysis, often in real-time.
Versatility:
Applicable to a wide range of scientific, industrial, and environmental fields.
Popular Articles
Diffraction Gratings: Selection Guidelines
What Is Photonics?
Fiber Lasers: Continuing to Power Growth
Scatter and BSDF Measurements: Theory and Practice
Detectors: Options for Low-Light Applications
Explore Our Content
News
Features
Latest Products
Webinars
White Papers
All Things Photonics Podcast
Photonics Spectra
Now
Videos
Our Summits & Conferences
Industry Events
Bookstore
Join Our Community
Subscribe
Advertise
Become a member
Sign in
Contribute a Feature
Suggest a Webinar
Submit a Press Release
Mobile Apps
About Us
Our Company
Our Publications
Contact Us
Career Opportunities
Teddi C. Laurin Scholarship
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
©2025 Photonics Media
100 West St.
Pittsfield, MA, 01201 USA
marketplace@photonics.com
Requesting information about:
*
First Name:
*
Last Name:
*
Email Address:
*
Company:
*
Country:
Please select your country
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Ascension Island
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Gaza
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City State
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands - British
Virgin Islands - U.S.
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Message:
When you click "Send Request", we will record and send your personal contact information to the supplier by email so they may respond directly. You also agree that Photonics Media may contact you with information related to this inquiry, and that you have read and accept our
Privacy Policy
and
Terms and Conditions of Use
.
* Required
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze our website traffic as stated in our
Privacy Policy
. By using this website, you agree to the use of
cookies
unless you have disabled them.