New Imaging Technology Can Measure the Chemical Composition of Pharmaceuticals (IMAGE)

Princeton University, Engineering School

New Imaging Technology Can Measure the Chemical Composition of Pharmaceuticals

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A new imaging technology rapidly measures the chemical compositions of solids. A conventional image of a sample pill is shown at left; at right, looking at the same surface with terahertz frequencies reveals various ingredients as different colors. Such images would aid quality control and development in pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as medical diagnosis and treatment.

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Sterczewski et al.

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