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Brian Elias, Cal Sensors Inc.

Often a scientist or engineer is tasked with developing a spectroscopic system for which he must choose a source. He may know exactly which architecture, dispersive element, slit size and sensor the application requires, but he may be left to the mercy of marketing propaganda when it comes to the selection of the infrared source. Should he depend on the old reliable technology or venture into a new and innovative source – and what are the benefits? Maybe a lightbulb would work. The easy way is reviewing the technologies of each emitter type and selecting a specific spectroscopic...Read full article

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    Published: October 2008
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    sensor
    1. A generic term for detector. 2. A complete optical/mechanical/electronic system that contains some form of radiation detector.
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