Spectroscopy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Spectroscopy is the science of measurement and interpretation of electromagnetic spectra. Emissions and absorption of such spectra can be measured and used in a number of different ways to identify and determine physical characteristics of materials. Thus, this is an important commercial as well as academic science, and the market for spectroscopic instruments is a multibillion dollar one in the United States, and even larger worldwide.

This market certainly is not new, but it is very enduring. One of the main objectives is to examine present and future trends of the instruments manufactured. The study was conducted to define the different spectroscopy types and their instruments, and to determine, estimate and forecast the different market sizes, both by the various types of spectroscopy and by their primary markets.

It begins with some basic principles that underlie these technologies and estimates and forecast their markets for instruments over a 5-year period from 2005 to 2010. The goal is to describe the products and markets for instruments used in spectroscopy, the factors affecting their markets and how those markets are likely to change.

In addition, there is a discussion the industry in general and the companies that make and sell these products. A key objective of this study is to present a comprehensive analysis of the current spectroscopic instrumentation market and its future direction, with emphasis on newer techniques and products.

As previously noted, spectroscopy is highly technical, and its products and markets are large and diverse. The industries and applications that are covered are discussed below in "Scope."

SCOPE OF STUDY

This report contains

• Information about the global markets for chemicals and materials for the electronics industry with market forecasts to 2010
• An analysis of the market by end-use products (semiconductors and printed circuit boards in the electronic industry) and also major types of chemicals and materials used in the electronic industry
• Discussion of emerging trends in these industries and technological developments including some of the recent patents in the field
• The important regulatory roles governing the industry and some of the initiatives taken by the user industries and manufacturer
• Profiles of the major companies involved in the industry.

METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES

Searches were made of literature and the Internet, including many of the leading trade publications and patents, as well as technical compendia and government publications. Much product and market information was derived, whenever possible, from the companies involved. Information for corporate profiles primarily came from the companies themselves, especially the larger publicly owned firms. Other sources included directories, articles, and Internet sites.