From teaching laboratories and academic research to industrial process monitoring and product development, spectroscopy enables a deeper understanding of materials, processes, and phenomena.
The Ocean Optics Application Scientists share their expertise through technical guides, application notes, tutorials, and videos designed to help researchers and engineers achieve reliable results and accelerate discovery.
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Our team of Application Scientists thrives on experiencing what’s possible with today’s spectroscopy technologies and advanced numerical methods.
Stay up to date with the latest videos, measurement tips, application examples, and educational content.
Many of the resources on this page were originally developed by Derek Guenther and continue to be maintained, expanded, and updated by the Ocean Optics Application Scientists team.
Videos and Tutorials
Application demonstrations, measurement tips, and setup guidance
Application Notes
Educational resources covering techniques, instrumentation, and best practices
App Note: Getting Your Protein from Raman
Advanced Bioengineering Applications Using 785 nm Raman and UV-Vis Spectroscopy
App Note: Real or Fake Sneakers?
NIR Spectroscopy: A Tool for Authenticating Consumer Goods and Fighting Counterfeits
App Note: Monitoring Emission Peaks in Plasma
Compact Spectrometers for Oxygen and Carbon Tetrafluoride in Plasma Systems
Technical Guides
Practical examples showing how spectroscopy solves world challenges
Industry Webinars & Presentations
Ocean Optics has a long history of supporting the scientific community through educational presentations and technical discussions. Browse recorded webinars and industry event sessions featuring emerging applications, measurement strategies, and spectroscopy best practices shared with researchers and engineers worldwide.
Webinar: Rapid Detection of Urea
Evaluating Spectroscopy for Effective Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid Analysis
Webinar: PFAS in Drinking Water
Comparing Spectroscopic Techniques for Drinking Water Quality Control