Field Absorption Spectroscopy Kit

Overview

The facility offers a portable absorption spectroscopy set – the Field Absorption Spectroscopy Kit – which can be used in conjunction with our Ocean Optics or PSR+ 3500 spectrometers to conduct absorption spectroscopy in challenging field conditions. The kit is a modular system consisting of:

  • Ocean Optics DH 2000 Deuterium-Tungsten Halogen UV-VIS-NIR Light Source, providing a stabilized, broad spectral power density light output covering 180 nm to 2500 nm
  • A selection of fibre optic light guides for connection between DH-200, cuvette holder, and spectrometer
  • Ocean Optics Square-One Cuvette Holder, for cuvettes with 1 cm path length
  • Avantes Variable Path Length Cuvette Holder, for cuvettes with path lengths up to 10 cm

The choice of fibre optics, cuvette holder, and spectrometer will vary depending on the application. Please contact the facility for more information.

Example applications

  • Loan reference 927.1904, “The effects of phytoplankton activity on high latitude clouds and climate”
  • Loan reference 936.0507, “Reconstructing and modelling lake mixing regimes in southern Finland”

Field Operation Training Video