Spectroscopic analysis expert witnesses may write reports and opine on absorption spectroscopy, microwave spectroscopy, x-ray spectroscopy, and related topics. Here the American Society for Mass Spectrometry lists some of the uses for mass spectrometry:
* Detect and identify the use of steroids in athletes * Monitor the breath of patients by anesthesiologists during surgery * Determine the composition of molecular species found in space * Determine whether honey is adulterated with corn syrup * Locate oil deposits by measuring petroleum precursors in rock * Monitor fermentation processes for the biotechnology industry * Detect dioxins in contaminated fish * Determine gene damage from environmental causes * Establish the elemental composition of semiconductor materials Read more: asms.org.