To those who emailed asking for more details on the FTIR, including a projected time frame for its return to service, this post is the response. BREAKING NEWS (8/22/2025 2:51pm CDT) A replacement laser is on order and should arrive next week. If the replacement laser can be shipped early next week, I hope to…
FTIR out of service
In the wake of yesterday morning’s power outage, the HeNe laser in the FTIR has died – thus rendering the instrument inoperable. A replacement laser will be purchased and installed, but it will be at least a week before the instrument is in service again. Stay tuned….