Low-cost cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can identify unknown biological molecules within minutes
A smartphone records the Raman spectrum of an unknown material (an ethanol solution, in this case) for further analysis. Credit: Texas A&M University Engineering Imagine knowing what berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting pathogens in a hospital setting that would traditionally require days to identify. Identification and detection
Nancie Grumbles
July 17, 2024