New optical device could help detect drugs, bomb-making chemicals and more

New optical device could help detect drugs, bomb-making chemicals and more 08/18/2017 01:08 PM EDT A University at Buffalo-led team of engineers has developed a new device for surface enhanced infrared absorption (SEIA) spectroscopy. Infrared light is trapped by tiny gaps in the device's metal surface, where it can be used to detect trace amounts of matter. The SEIRA advancement could be useful ... This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111