Technology and applications

Applications

The Lightsense handheld spectrometer platform supports the identification and measurement challenges found across public safety, research, development, and manufacturing.

Public safety

Illicit drug detection

The drug abuse epidemic is a critical public health issue in the United States with over 110,000 people dying from drug overdose in 2022. Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug and detecting shipments is one of the multitude of issues facing law enforcement personnel.

Lightsense has developed a unique and patented technology for detection of illicit drugs with point-and-shoot handheld optical scanners that can detect fentanyl with high sensitivity and accuracy and a high degree of safety for the law enforcement officer.

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Non-contact measurement

Infrared thermometry

Everest infrared thermometry supports non-contact temperature measurement for research, development, and manufacturing applications.

Light Sighting Technology visibly identifies the measurement area, helping users align a measurement with the intended target.

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Ongoing work

Research and development areas

Lightsense continues to explore applications for miniaturized optical detection. Contact the team to discuss research, collaboration, and application needs.

Ongoing research

Industrial process monitoring

The efficient control and regulation of process parameters in industrial processes, such as in a semiconductor fabrication facility, is a fundamental requirement in detailed manufacturing processes. Lightsense miniaturized spectrometers can be used for real-time in-line process control. Gases, liquids, and solid substances can be continuously monitored to optimize yields and production efficiency while supporting emissions control and warning systems for potential issues or hazards.

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Illustration of microscopic pathogen structures

Ongoing research

Pathogen detection

There is a critical need to detect pathogenic microbes, both viruses and bacteria, as preparedness for the next pandemic and to protect the food supply. For the persistent problem of guarding against bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, Lightsense is developing optical technology intended to result in affordable tools that help safeguard the food supply.