Modern Raman spectroscopy: a practical approach

Preface. Acknowledgements. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION, BASIC THEORY AND PRINCIPLES. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Basic Theory. 1.3 Molecular Vibrations. 1.4 Summary. CHAPTER 2: THE RAMAN EXPERIMENT - RAMAN INSTRUMENTATION, SAMPLE PRESENTATION, DATA HANDLING AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF INTERPRETATION. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Choice of Instrument. 2.3 Visible Excitation. 2.4 NIR Excitation. 2.5 Raman Sample Preparation and Handling. 2.6 Sample Mounting Accessories. 2.7 Microscopy. 2.8 Calibration. 2.9 Data Handling, Manipulation and Quantitation. 2.10 Approach to Qualitative Interpretation. 2.11 Summary. CHAPTER 3: THE THEORY OF RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Absorption and Scattering. 3.3 States of a System and…