Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a spectroscopic method utilising the near infra-red region of the electromagnetic spectrum (from about 800 nm to 2500 nm). Typical applications include pharmaceutical, medical diagnostics (including blood sugar and oximetry), food and agrochemical quality control, as well as combustion research.
1 Theory
2 History
3 Medical Uses
4 Industrial Uses
5 Instrumentation
6 Applications
6.1 Astronomical spectroscopy
6.2 Remote monitoring
6.3 Medical uses
6.4 Particle measurement
7 References