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Nits, Lux, Lumen, Candela - calculating with light and lighting

Luminous flux, luminous intensity, luminance and co. - when is which quantity used and how can they be compared?

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PCA, PCR, PLS: Calibration Methods in NIR Spectroscopy

NIR spectra very rarely have clearly distinguishable peaks that correlate unambiguously with the composition of a sample. However, thanks to chemometric methods such as PCA, PCR and PLS, clear signals can also be extracted in the NIR range.

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Avoiding scattering errors in NIR spectroscopy

Scattering effects can significantly complicate the evaluation of NIR spectra. Preprocessing steps such as MSC or SNV help here.

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Amber autofluorescence under black light

365 nm or 395 nm - which wavelength is better to identify amber?

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5G radiation

What's the matter with concerns about 5G radiation? How does it compare to other radiation sources?

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Rainbow colors

Which colors are in the rainbow - and why can we see them?

Decorative image for article Metamerism - The Color Phenomenon Explained

Metamerism - The Color Phenomenon Explained

Why metamerism exists and how Isaac Newton accidently discovered it over 300 years ago.

Decorative image for article The new Blickwerk 20 color sensor - out now

The new Blickwerk 20 color sensor - out now

Intelligent technology making your work easier

Decorative image for article Exhibition: Sensor & Test 2017

Exhibition: Sensor & Test 2017

Test the new Blickwerk color sensors from Mai 30. until 1. in Nürnberg, Germany

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Consequently minted for quality

Deployment of Silicann color sensor PCS-II in the coin inspection machine SIF2500