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Raman, Laser Spectroscopy Augment Chemical Analysis, Smartphone-Based NIRS Imaging Classifies Wounds, and more... (10/15/2025)

Raman, Laser Spectroscopy Augment Chemical Analysis, Smartphone-Based NIRS Imaging Classifies Wounds, and more...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025



Monthly newsletter focusing on how light-based technologies are being used in the life sciences. Includes news, features and product developments in lasers, imaging, optics, spectroscopy, microscopy, lighting and more. Manage your Photonics Media membership at BioPhotonics.com/subscribe.
 
Raman and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Augment Chemical Analysis
Raman and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Augment Chemical Analysis

Raman spectroscopy and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) are two laser-based optical methods that provide complementary insights into the chemical composition of materials. Raman spectroscopy identifies molecular structures by detecting how light scatters when it interacts with chemical bonds. In contrast, LIBS reveals elemental composition by using a high-energy laser pulse to produce a microplasma from the sample, then analyzes the light emitted by the resulting excited atoms and ions.  Read Article 
Smartphone-Based NIRS Imaging Classifies Wounds
Smartphone-Based NIRS Imaging Classifies Wounds

Diabetes mellitus affects >32.2 million people in the U.S. and an additional 12.5% of the U.S. population is prediabetic1. One in three people with diabetes is affected by diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) during their lifetime2. If this condition is undiagnosed or untreated, DFUs become infected and require amputation, thus reducing the lifespan of these patients. In a clinical setting, visual assessment is the gold standard, but current smartphone technologies for wound care are limited to 2D/3D wound image analysis for size or depth.  Read Article 
Caltech Research Enables Coherent Spectral Broadening On-Chip
Caltech Research Enables Coherent Spectral Broadening On-Chip

Broadband, coherent light sources are highly valued in R&D. But until now, they have been difficult to achieve without bulky, inefficient tabletop devices. A Caltech team led by professor Alireza Marandi developed an efficient solution to integrating a broad spectrum of frequencies on a microchip. Using an optical parametric oscillator, the team demonstrated multi-octave frequency comb generation on a nanophotonic device with a threshold of only femtojoules of pump energy.  Read Article 
 
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Prior Scientific has developed OpenStand to offer a working platform to build OEM solutions and one-off customizations with excellent value for money and reduced development time. Whether developing new automation techniques and software or developing new imaging methods, you can quickly find that you need a microscope system tailored to your application.

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The ultra-stable microscope stage integrates 10 nm encoders and a self-locking, drift-free design. It delivers high dynamics from 0.1 µm/s to 120 mm/s, offers excellent performance at the right price, and supports diverse applications with a wide range of accessories.

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Sutter Instrument - NAN™ Open-Design Microscope NAN™ Open-Design Microscope

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The Sutter Instrument NAN™ is a focusing-nosepiece microscope designed for electrophysiology and material science. The microscope frame has been reimagined around Sutter manipulator gantry stands, which allows for many possible configurations to match bespoke application needs. The microscope can be configured with a single filter cube or a complete Olympus epi-illuminator, binocular or trinocular head, various transmitted light LEDs, and with OCC or IR-DIC.

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Experience flexibility and reliability with the BrixXHUB Ultra by Omicron-Laser — the proven plug & play solution for widefield laser applications. Up to 6 lasers, advanced modulation options, and seamless integration ensure optimal performance in diverse setups.

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PicoQuant Invests in Microscopy Startup FluoBrick Solutions
PicoQuant, a photonic components and instruments manufacturer, invested in FluoBrick Solutions, a startup specializing in single-molecule techniques. FluoBrick Solutions develops ready-to-use instruments for studying proteins and oligonucleotides at the single-molecule level. With this investment, PicoQuant intends to make complex scientific methods and instruments accessible to broad research communities.  Read Article 

Prior Scientific Acquires Kinetic Systems
Prior Scientific, a microscopy and photonics solutions provider, acquired Kinetic Systems, a manufacturer of precision vibration isolation systems and optical tables. The acquisition adds vibration isolation technology to Prior Scientific’s existing instrumentation portfolio.  Read Article 

TiHive Raises $9.3M to Advance Terahertz-AI Vision Technology
TiHive, a deeptech company focused on Terahertz-AI vision systems, has raised €8 million ($9.3 million) to accelerate growth and expand internationally. The company’s technology combines industrial-grade silicon-based terahertz imaging devices and AI to enable real-time, non-destructive, see-through quality and process control on production lines.  Read Article 

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