Konstantin Vodopyanov, University of Central Florida (IMAGE)

University of Central Florida

Konstantin Vodopyanov, University of Central Florida

Caption

UCF Professor Konstantin Vodopyanov has found a new way to use infrared lasers to detect even trace amounts of chemicals in the air. Every chemical is made up of individual molecules that vibrate at their own unique frequency. Vodopyanov has found a way to use lasers to detect these vibrations.

Credit

UCF: Karen Norum

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.