Laboratory and Field

Understanding the MDPpro 850+ Lifetime Mapping System

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The MDPpro 850+ is one of several measurement systems developed to characterize silicon materials for photovoltaic and semiconductor applications. This article summarizes publicly available specifications, context, and comparisons for users working with minority-carrier lifetime and resistivity mapping.

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Domino® Neutron Detector: A Compact Solid-State Solution for Modern Neutron Detection

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The Domino® Neutron Detector delivers high-efficiency neutron detection in a compact, low-power solid-state design. Learn how this innovative technology is redefining neutron measurement for research, industry, and security applications.

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Body Composition Analysis with Precision, Comfort, and Efficiency

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Discover the Bruker minispec LF Series for fast, non-invasive body composition analysis in preclinical research—accurate, stress-free, and repeatable.

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Risø vs. Lexsyg: Technical Comparison of TL/OSL Reader Systems

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Overview For years, the Risø DA-20 TL/OSL Reader has been the most widely recognized instrument in luminescence dating and retrospective dosimetry. It’s familiar, reliable, and has a long track record. But as research has advanced, so have the demands placed on instruments. The Risø’s fixed protocols, limited stimulation options, and single-detector setup now restrict what many labs want to accomplish (Risø Reader Documentation). That’s why more researchers are turning to the Lexsyg Smart and Lexsyg Research from Freiberg Instruments. These next-generation readers were designed to overcome the limits of older systems—delivering programmable heating, modular stimulation, advanced detection, and homogeneous irradiation...

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Free Radical Detection in Biodiesel with Electron Spin Resonance

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Biodiesel is a renewable alternative to fossil diesel, but its oxidative degradation remains a major obstacle. This process, driven by free radicals, reduces stability, increases acidity, and threatens engine performance. 

Here, we highlight three important studies that applied ESR to biodiesel research — from tracking free radical formation to evaluating the role of antioxidants.

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