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This section provides an overview for spectroscopes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 spectroscope manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked spectroscope companies as of December, 2024: 1.LTB Lasertechnik Berlin GmbH, 2.Enwave Optronics,Inc., 3.Klar Scientific.
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A spectroscope is a device that separates light components in order to measure only the intensity of light at the wavelength of interest from a composite of light of various wavelengths.
In recent times, many spectrometers have integrated a detector of the separated light, and the entire process from light separation to detection mechanism is sometimes collectively referred to as a spectroscope.
Spectroscopes are used in all industries and research fields because they can, in principle, spectrate light sources in various wavelength bands, from radio waves to radiation, regardless of whether the light is reflected or transmitted, and not only visible light.
In the field of analytical chemistry, it is used to measure the intensity of sunlight and plasma luminescence, and is also used to evaluate optical properties such as reflectance of materials.
They are also often incorporated without awareness into quality control lines that detect reflected light or other arbitrary wavelengths in product inspection lines using light sources such as lasers.
Generally, to spectrally analyze a light source, it is necessary to first shape the light.
After setting the light resolution by passing the light source through a gap called a slit, the light source is collimated by a collimator made of lenses and mirrors.
Spectroscopy can be performed by passing this collimated light into a spectrometer. There are two types of spectrographs: a diffraction grating-type that uses the diffraction phenomenon of light as well as a prism-type that uses the refraction phenomenon of light.
In the diffraction grating-type, the wavelength and resolution of light that can be detected can be changed by changing the diffraction pattern. This is because spectroscopy is performed using the reflection of light reflected by diffraction gratings engraved at regular intervals on the surface of the monochromator.
The principle of a diffraction grating-type spectroscope is explained here.
When collimated light from a light source (white light) containing light of various wavelengths is incident on a diffraction grating, multiple gratings, or grating-like structures (G1, G2, ...), are formed at each position. Here, interference of light occurs, and monochromatic light, in which only a specific wavelength λ is intensified, is emitted in the angular direction (θ) where the optical path difference (dsinθ) of the reflected light originating from each grating satisfies a predetermined condition (integer multiple of wavelength λ).
In this way, different wavelengths are dispersed (separated in a rainbow-like pattern) at different angles by the diffraction grating.
By using a slit, only monochromatic light of a specific wavelength can be extracted from the dispersed reflected light. This is the principle of a grating-type spectroscope. By rotating the grating, it is possible to change the wavelength of the light to be extracted.
When using a spectroscope with an integrated detector, it is necessary to select an appropriate one for the wavelength of the light source measured.
For example, if the light source is in the range from ultraviolet to near-infrared, a CCD is fine, but if the light source is longer wavelength than that, an InGaAs type detector is necessary.
As mentioned in the measurement principle, the wavelength of a diffraction grating-type spectroscope is determined by the diffraction pattern, so it is necessary to select a spectroscope suitable for the wavelength of interest.
The resolution of a prism-type spectrometer is determined by the nature of the prism, but it has the feature of no loss of light intensity, so it is advisable to select the right one depending on the application.
The general procedure for using an analytical instrument with a spectroscope is as follows:
If it is an expensive object used in a laboratory, a spectrometer called a Michelson interferometer automatically detects the wavelength of a specific light. Even a small, portable machine can detect the wavelength of interest by passing the light transmitted or reflected through the material through an interchangeable spectroscope.
The resulting wavelengths enter the sensor (detector) and are detected as a signal for each wavelength. This signal is converted into a waveform called a spectrum, and by analyzing this spectrum, the state of matter is analyzed.
There are several examples of experiments using spectroscopes, depending on the wavelength to be measured.
For example, the following are examples of experiments in each wavelength range, starting from the short wavelength side.
Thus, the information obtained depends on the wavelength range of the spectroscope.
The purpose of using a spectroscope is to acquire information from an unknown or known substance and analyze it to identify the state of the substance. The final spectrum, or waveform diagram, obtained from a spectroscope is used for this analysis.
The spectrum obtained from a spectroscope includes the examples below. By first defining the information you want to know, it is important to select the appropriate spectroscope to acquire the spectrum.
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3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
Enwave Optronics, Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of quality performance Raman Spectroscopy solutions. The company's product range includes Raman Systems, Online Process Software, and Confocal Microscopes. These products are used in a wide range of applications, including academics, art/cultural conservation, biomedical, carbon nanotube analysis, and environment & agrochemistry. The company has a strong engineering team with long periods of experience in laser optical systems and spectroscopy instrumentations.
Klar Scientific, established in 1996 and headquartered in Pullman, Washington, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of scientific equipment. The company's product range includes analytical instruments, laboratory supplies, and environmental monitoring equipment. These products are used in a wide variety of applications, including academic research, pharmaceutical development, and environmental testing. The company is passionate about providing quality products and services to its customers. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has a long history of customer satisfaction.
AGS Scientific, since 2003, has been a distributor of lab testing equipment and analytical instruments located in College Station, TX. The company distributes products Nippon Instruments and A.KRÜSS Optronic. Products from the company include certified mercury standard solution, digestion tubes & reflux caps, trace metals analysis, and sampling kits. Products A.KRÜSS Optronic include photometers, refractometers, laboratory baths, density meters, and microscopes. Products are Nippon Instruments, which include mercury analyzers for liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.
HORIBA RADIO LABORATORY was established in Japan in 1945 and has spent the last three-quarters of a century growing as an R&D company and engaged in international operations. HORIBA Scientific offers 200 years of experience developing high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, and metrology to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Operating in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, HORIBA scientific develops solutions that go beyond just products.
Euromex Microscopen BV, established in 1966 in Arnhem, the Netherlands, is a subsidiary of Euromex Optics Group BV and a manufacturer and supplier of stereo and biological microscopes and associated optical tools. Majority of the items are microscopes, divided into research, reverse, phase contrast, polarization, and dark field microscopes. Other products include cameras, stereomicroscopes, and optical tools like measuring magnifiers, stem magnifiers, refractometers, warriors loupes, and polarimeters. The business, which has ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications, provides services to the education, life science, industrial, biomedical, and jewelry sectors.
Hangzhou Hoptek Technology Co.Ltd, located in Hangzhou, China, is a manufacturer and retailer of optical testing equipment such as spectral illuminance analyzers, digital electrical parameters, light intensity distribution testing and measuring instruments since 1993. The company’s product portfolio comprises goniophotometer systems, luminance testers, UV & IR irradiance testers, red & blue light irradiance testers, and transmittance and reflectance testers. It produces testing equipment used in optics, disinfection, solar UV index evaluation, meteorology, and agricultural production applications.
A.KRÜSS, since 1796, has been a manufacturer of high-precision analysis and laboratory instruments. The instruments are refractometers, polarimeters, density meters, flame photometers, and melting point meters. More products are circulating thermostats, gas analyzers, microscopes, spectroscopes, and spectral measuring instruments. The company in Germany is ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 certified and provides services such as application consulting, product demonstration, calibration & adjustments, maintenance & repair, and installation with warranty extensions. The company has a pages campus with facts about density measurement, radioactivity, measuring methods, and optical devices.
LTB Lasertechnik Berlin GmbH, established in 1990 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of short-pulse UV lasers, resolution spectrometers, and laser-based analyzers. The company's product range includes nitrogen lasers, echelle spectrometers, LIBS analyzers, and Raman-LIBS systems. These products are used in a wide variety of applications, including recycling, gemstone analysis, and medical diagnostics. LTB Lasertechnik Berlin GmbH is tasked with providing quality products and services. The company is also ISO 9001:2015 certified and has a long history of customer satisfaction.
PhotonTec Berlin is a company that specializes in the development and production of fiber-coupled diode lasers and diode-pumped solid state lasers. With years of experience in product development and management in the laser and optics industry, PhotonTec Berlin works closely with its customers to ensure that its products and solutions meet their exact requirements. The available wavelength range covers ultraviolet 266nm to infrared 1550nm, with power levels ranging from milliwatts to hundreds of watts. This broad range of options enables them to offer solutions for a wide range of applications, including medical equipment, material processing, and scientific research.
Miramar Communications Ltd, based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom is a service provider offering B2B marketing services founded in 2008. The company offers various marketing services including partner marketing, content creation, digital marketing, ABM/ABX, and campaigns such as SEO and ABM. Their services include branding, channel promotion, events, seminars, and social and Integrated campaigns The company also offers digital design and development and martech services for websites, mobile & PC apps, and eCommerce platforms.
Ward's Science, founded in 1996 with headquarters in the USA, is a supplier of science education materials for schools and educators across the USA. The company's products include a wide range of classroom study materials, laboratory equipment, distance learning tools, and microscopes. Ward's Science study materials cover topics including science, math, biology, and chemistry. The company also provides custom study kit solutions for geology, teachers, and students, as well as services to assist in applying for grants and science funding.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTB Lasertechnik Berlin GmbH |
11.1%
|
| 2 | Enwave Optronics,Inc. |
11.1%
|
| 3 | Klar Scientific |
11.1%
|
| 4 | AGS Scientific |
9.3%
|
| 5 | Euromex Microscopen BV |
9.3%
|
| 6 | Miramar Communications Ltd |
7.4%
|
| 7 | PhotonTec Berlin GmbH |
7.4%
|
| 8 | Hangzhou Hoptek Technology Co.,Ltd |
5.6%
|
| 9 | Ward's Science |
5.6%
|
| 10 | A.KRÜSS |
5.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the spectroscope page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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4 | 33.3% |
|
Japan
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3 | 25.0% |
|
Germany
|
3 | 25.0% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 8.3% |
|
China
|
1 | 8.3% |
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