Technology
Quantum AI Material Sensing (QAIMS)
What is Novel Fluorescence (NF)?
Novel Fluorescence – Multiple light sources at different colours target specific materials to emit unique characteristic colour signatures termed “fluorescence”. These signals are specific to each material. This enables detection, speciation and quantification of target materials in complex mixtures, in addition to imaging of the sample morphology (shape, form, size & structure). One of the main advantages of NF is that it is a non-contact (stand off) analytical technique.
Fluorescence & Upconversion Fluorescence (Dual Photon)
Upconversion fluorescence, also known as anti-Stokes fluorescence, is a process where two or more lower-energy photons are absorbed sequentially, leading to the emission of a higher-energy photon (shorter wavelength). This differs from traditional fluorescence where emission occurs at a longer wavelength.
NF as an Imaging Technique (ID, shape, form, size & structure).
One of the major advantages of NF is the imaging capability. Most compound phase detection (or mineralogy) techniques provide only a spectral response. NF as an imaging technique can provide full sample morphology including shape, form, size (particle size) and structure.