Raman Spectroscopy Rapidly Detects COVID-19
Raman Spectroscopy Rapidly Detects COVID-19
Presented by:
Derek Guenther, Ocean InsightRapid detection is a key tool in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic to accurately trace where the virus has been and where it may transmit to next. Guenther presents a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy technique that uses metallic nanoparticles and laser excitation to enhance trace detection of viral indicators such as the spike protein or resulting antibodies.
About the presenterDerek Guenther has a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of South Florida (USF), with a minor in inorganic chemistry. His work at the USF Institute for Environmental Studies focused on novel silica-based algaecides targeting invasive species. His current strengths and passions lie in new chemical sensor development and spectral numerical processing. He has spent over 12 years at Ocean Insight developing and supporting the optical oxygen, pH, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based sensor products. Today he works with the Lab Services team, helping customers to achieve their goals.
About the sponsor(s)- Ocean Insight - Provides a variety of modular optical sensing solutions. Modular spectrometers and sensors for integration into instruments. Consultative sales engineering team to support the customization required by OEM customers.
- Admesy BV - Admesy develops and builds measurement equipment for (inline) light, color, and spectral measurements. Our product range consists of lightmeters, colorimeters, spectroradiometers, 2D spectral vision systems, and accessories such as controllers, spheres, and controlled light sources.
- Avantes BV - Develops and manufactures spectrometers, light sources, software, fiber optic cables, and accessories. Products are highly customizable, adaptable to any specific application. Products find usage in many OEM applications and markets, and in the scientific and industrial markets.
- Hamamatsu Corporation - Importer and distributor of photonics components and subsystems for use in instrumentation. Products include photomultiplier tubes, solid-state photodetectors, IR detectors, image sensors, scientific cameras, light sources, and x-ray solutions.
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