Researchers discover new chemical sensing technique: Technique allows sharper detail, and more information, with near infrared light

Researchers discover new chemical sensing technique: Technique allows sharper detail, and more information, with near infrared light: Researchers have reported a new technique to determine the chemical composition of materials using near-infrared light. The work could have a number of potential applications, including improving downhole drilling analysis in the oil and gas industry and broadening the spectrum of solar light that can be harvested and converted to electricity.