Composition analysis and mapping is one of the central tasks for planetary explorations. The proposed method and rugged instrument can provide fast material identification regarding its molecular composition during planetary and asteroidal exploration missions. New information provided by proposed approach can help understand the history and future of planets/moons/asteroids.
The proposed method and instrument can be used for many applications - security/military: chemical and explosive detection and identification; manufacturing industry: non-destructive detection/evaluation; pharmaceutical: composition analysis, counterfeit detection, compound distribution, powder content and purity, polymorphic forms identification, contaminant detection and identification; Medicine and Life Science: bio-compatibility study, DNA/RNA analysis, drug/cell interactions study, single cell analysis; Geology and Mineralogy: gemstone and mineral identification.
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