Practical Raman Spectroscopy: An Introduction

Raman spectroscopy is a molecular spectroscopic technique, which in recent years has attracteda lot of attention as a versatile analytical technique, with applications in a broad range of research areas. Practical Raman Spectroscopy: An Introduction provides the reader with: background information on the technique, an overview of theoretical aspects explanations of possible interferences and enhancement effects. The author walks the reader through the key components of common Raman spectroscopy instrumentation and explains the basic principles of post–processing of Raman spectra, mathematical filters, spectral interpretation, quantitative aspects, searching algorithms,Raman mapping, etc. The text: is enhanced with practical examples from research, illustrating the broadfield of applications includes Questions and Discussion Topics, where the reader can evaluatetheir understanding provides a comprehensive bibliography to guide the reader to more specialized texts and sources. Rather than overwhelming the reader in mathematical discussions and equations, the author provides an intuitive feeling for different concepts in Raman spectroscopy. Thus, this book aims to provide an introduction to students as well as to the occasional user, who wants to gain a broader knowledge of the technique.