In our post spectrometer vs. spectrophotometer, we explained the difference between the two and how they relate to one another. There, we shared that a spectrophotometer can be any number of instruments that measure light. All spectrophotometers use a...

Confocal microscopy is also known as confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) or laser confocal scanning microscopy (LCSM). Sometimes, it is also referred to as laser scanning confocal microscopy. It is an optical imaging technique designed to increase the optical...

In the medical field, it is crucial to have cryostats that not only keep the sample intact but also provide fast results. When choosing one for your lab, it’s important to make sure it is the right size, has the correct features, and can section specimens the way you...

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. An MRI machine is used to produce images that show the inside of the body. It is similar to an x-ray, however, MRIs use magnetic waves whereas x-rays use radiation. A CT scan is an x-ray machine that's hooked up to a...

Spectroscopy is the study of how radiated matter and energy interact. The matter absorbs energy, creating an excited state. When the matter is metal, it’s easy to see the interaction because there’s visible evidence, like sparks, created by the electromagnetic waves...