The Basics of Spectroscopy (SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT49)

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