Lunch & Learn Seminar
March 24th, 2026
Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQ-UP), DGAOT,
Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Portugal
How to Read an FT-IR Spec Sheet — and What to Ignore: Making Smart Choices for Your Research
Modern FT-IR spectrometers come with impressive specification sheets: higher resolution, faster scanning, lower noise, wider spectral range, and a long list of technical parameters. But which of these numbers actually matter for your research—and which are mainly marketing language?
In this 40-minute Lunch & Learn session, we will discuss how to critically read FT-IR specification sheets and understand which parameters truly influence measurement quality and experimental possibilities.
What you’ll take away:
- How to interpret spectral resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and wavenumber accuracy
- Which interferometer and detector specifications actually affect your data
- Common misunderstandings and marketing traps in spec sheets
- How to compare different FT-IR systems realistically
- Practical tips to choose the right instrument configuration for your research
The goal is to help you move beyond impressive numbers and make smarter, application-driven decisions when evaluating FT-IR instrumentation.
Dr. Karolina Haupa
Application Development Manager – Business Area Science, Bruker Optics GmbH & Co. KG, Ettlingen
Dr. Karolina Haupa (PhD) is a physical and theoretical chemist with a strong interest in molecular spectroscopy. In her function she is supporting scientists in the effective use of advanced spectroscopic tools. Her interests include IR and Raman spectroscopy, laser-based and time-resolved spectroscopic techniques, and quantum-chemical modelling, with experience spanning both fundamental studies and applied FT-IR instrumentation.
Event Info
Date
March 24th, 2026
Time
12.30 pm - 2.00 pm
Location
Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQ-UP), DGAOT,
Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto
Sala FC2 009 (Sala de Exposições)
Register NOW
Participation is free of charge. Registration required.
Registration Deadline: March 22nd, 2026
We look forward to welcoming you and to a lunch full of innovative ideas and personal connections!
