Spectroscopy--the study of matter using electromagnetic radiation--and its applications as a scientific tool are the focus of this tutorial. Topics covered include the interaction of light with matter, spectrometer fundamentals, quantum mechanics, selection rules, and experimental factors.

Contents

- Preface
- A Short History
- Light and Its Interactions
- Spectrometers
- The Spectrum
- The Shapes of Spectral Signals
- Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
- Selection Rules
- Resolution and Noise
- Index