Foundations of Spectroscopy
Published on 1. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-0-19-850335-4 (ISBN)
Description
This Primer covers the foundations of spectroscopy at a level suitable for first year chemistry undergraduates. Mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction, along with traditional spectroscopic techniques: i.r., n.m.r. and u.v. -visible spectroscopy are covered. The essential physical principles of each method are introduced, and many examples of spectral analysis provided. Problems, and further reading are also included. This Primer is designed to reflect the recent advances in the use of spectroscopic and diffraction methods, not only for obtaining an analysis of elements and groups present in a molecule but also for establishing the arrangement of the constituent atoms. These developments have had a profound effect by increasing scientific knowledge in the fields of chemistry and molecular biology, reflected in the elucidation of the structure and function of a wide range of compounds including drugs, proteins and enzymes, and nucleic acids.
Reviews / Votes
"I congratulate the authors for encompassing the four main branches of spectroscopy favoured by organic chemists in just 75 pages ... At GBP6.99, this might become the compulsory text for my spectroscopic modules. If it does, all my carefully crafted hand-outs, all my well-honed problems and examples may have to go in the bin. Buy it!" Alan Dronsfield in Education in Chemistry, Sep. 2001More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
numerous line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
206 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-850335-4 (9780198503354)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dr S Duckett and Professor Bruce C Gilbert, Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO1 5DD
Content
Foreword ; Preface ; 1. Mass spectrometry ; 1.1 The mass spectrometry experiment ; 1.2 Measuring relative atomic and molecular mass ; 1.3 Mass spectrometry of molecules ; 1.4 Analysis of mass spectra ; 1.5 Worked examples ; 1.6 Problems ; 1.7 Developments and applications ; Further reading ; 2. Introduction to spectroscopic techniques ; 2.1 Electromagnetic radiation: energy, frequency and wavelength ; 2.2 Atomic and molecular energy levels ; Further reading ; 3. Infra-red spectroscopy ; 3.1 Pure rotation i.r. spectra of small molecules ; 3.2 Vibration-rotation i.r. spectra of small molecules ; 3.3 I.r. spectroscopy of organic molecules ; 3.4 Examples of i.r. spectra ; 3.5 Problems ; 3.6 Conclusion ; Further reading ; 4. Electronic (ultraviolet-visible) absorption spectroscopy ; Problems ; 5. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ; 5.1 The n.m.r. experiment ; 5.2 H n.m.r. spectra of organic molecules ; 5.3 Examples of spectra showing spin-spin splittings ; 5.4 Worked examples ; 5.5 Problems ; 5.6 Pulsed n.m.r. spectrometers ; 5.7 C n.m.r. spectroscopy ; 5.8 Conclusion ; Further reading ; 6. X-ray diffraction ; 6.1 Introduction to the X-ray diffraction method ; 6.2 Crystallography ; 6.3 Determination of structure ; 6.4 The structure of molecules ; Index