4588 Reflectance Anisotropy Spectroscopy

“A solution seeking a problem”. Four Delta Consulting Ltd is collaborating with Mott Medallist Professor Peter Weightman of the Department of Physics, University of Liverpool in seeking industrial applications for Reflectance Anisotropy Spectroscopy (RAS). This spectroscopic technique can provide an exceptionally sensitive probe of surfaces and for materials on surfaces (see www.liv.ac.uk/~sc35/RAS.htm) . Peter seeks funding from the University Knowledge Transfer Account to equip a laboratory with a custom-built spectrometer (not yet available commercially) and resident expert operator to provide a service free-of-charge to industry. Expressions of support have been given by Unilever Research and Development, Shell, and Element 6 (an off-shoot of de Beers). Professor Weightman’s initiative will be of interest to any company working with surfaces.
Please respond to kenneth.rabone@fourdelta.co. uk