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Introductory Raman Spectroscopy

Ferraro, John R.

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Table of contents
  • Introductory Raman Spectroscopyiii
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsvii
  • Preface to the Second Editionx
  • Acknowledgmentsxi
  • Preface to the First Editionxii
  • Acknowledgmentsxiii
  • Chapter 1. Basic Theory1
  • 1.1. Historical Background of Raman Spectroscopy1
  • 1.2. Energy Units and Molecular Spectra2
  • 1.3. Vibration of a Diatomic Molecule7
  • 1.4 Origin of Raman Spectra13
  • 1.5. Factors Determining Vibrational Frequencies18
  • 1.6. Vibrations of Polyatomic Molecules19
  • 1.7. Selection Rules for Infrared and Raman Spectra22
  • 1.8. Raman versus Infrared Spectroscopy26
  • 1.9. Depolarization Ratios27
  • 1.10. The Concept of Symmetry30
  • 1.11. Point Symmetry Elements31
  • 1.12. The Character Table43
  • 1.13. Classification of Normal Vibrations by Symmetry48
  • 1.14. Symmetry Selection Rules52
  • 1.15. Resonance Raman Spectra54
  • 1.16. Space Group Symmetry61
  • 1.17. Normal Vibrations in a Crystal67
  • 1.18. Selection Rules for Solids (Factor Group)70
  • 1.19. Polarized Raman Spectra of Single Crystals78
  • 1.20. Normal Coordinate Analysis79
  • 1.21. Band Assignments and Isotope Shifts86
  • References89
  • General References91
  • Chapter 2. Instrumentation and Experimental Technoques95
  • 2.1. Major Components95
  • 2.2. Excitation Sources96
  • 2.3. Sample Illumination103
  • 2.4. Wavelength Selectors105
  • 2.5. Detection112
  • 2.6. Instrument Calibration117
  • 2.7. Sampling Techniques123
  • 2.8. Fluorescence Problems137
  • 2.9. Raman Difference Spectroscopy138
  • 2.10. Miniature Raman Spectrometers140
  • References143
  • General References146
  • Chapter 3. Special Techniques147
  • 3.1. High-Pressure Raman Spectroscopy147
  • 3.2. Raman Microscopy154
  • 3.3. Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)161
  • 3.4. Raman Spectroelectrochemistry168
  • 3.5. Time-Resolved Raman (TR2) Spectroscopy174
  • 3.6. Matrix-Isolation Raman Spectroscopy179
  • 3.7. 2D Correlation Raman Spectroscopy184
  • 3.8. Raman Imaging Spectrometry188
  • 3.9. Nonlinear Raman Spectroscopy194
  • References202
  • Chapter 4. Materials Applications207
  • 4.1. Applications to Structural Chemistry207
  • 4.2. Solid State Applications237
  • References263
  • Chapter 5. Analytical Chemistry267
  • 5.1. Preprocessing Spectra267
  • 5.2. Full-Spectra Processing Methods277
  • 5.3. Quantitative Analysis283
  • 5.4. Spectral Searches285
  • 5.5. Discriminant Analysis288
  • References292
  • Chapter 6. Biochemical and Medical Applications295
  • 6.1 Biochemical Applications296
  • 6.2. Medical Applications313
  • References322
  • Chapter 7. Industrial, Environmental and Other Applications325
  • 7.1. Industrial Applications325
  • 7.2. Environmental Applications342
  • 7.3. Other Applications350
  • References361
  • Appendices363
  • Index423
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780122541056
  • ISBN-13 9780080509129
  • Author Ferraro, John R.
  • Edition 2nd
  • Category Science
  • Subject Spectroscopy & Spectrum Analysis

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This second edition of Introductory Raman Spectroscopy serves as a guide to newcomers who wish to become acquainted with this dynamic technique. Written by three acknowledged experts this title uses examples to illustrate the usefulness of the technique of Raman spectroscopy in such diverse areas as forensic science, biochemistry, medical, pharmaceutical prescription and illicit drugs. The technique also has many uses in industry.

Updated Applications chapter
· Demonstrated the versatility and utility of Raman spectroscopy in problem solving in science
· Serves as an excellent reference text for both beginners and more advanced students
· Discusses new applications of Raman spectroscopy in industry and research