Theory, Instrumentation and Applications of Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Theory, Instrumentation and Applications of Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy provides necessary theoretical and practical background material essential to understand the fundamentals of vibrational spectroscopy. Both infrared and Raman spectroscopy are covered with a current perspective that is suitable for scientists in academia and industry. It explains basic theory, computational-statistical methods along with a broad coverage of instrumental aspects highlighted with a wealth of applications.

The book begins with a description of the basic theory of molecular vibrations, infrared absorption and Raman scattering based upon the main equations to highlight the theoretical meaning and relevance. Details of instrumental design features and sampling options are presented along with an overview of current vibrational spectroscopic instrumentation. These foundational aspects culminate in a discussion of present methods used for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Lastly, targeted current topics with a guide to relevant literature and supporting applications are discussed, including IR and Raman microscopy and imaging, process analytical IR and Raman spectroscopy, portable handheld spectroscopy, and biological applications of IR and Raman spectroscopy.