Surface Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy: Methods and Applications (Methods of Surface Characterization, 3)

Written with engineers and researchers in mind, author W. Suëtka offers a well-illustrated, basic reference on the use of infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy in the investigation of surfaces of practical materials. This book only requires a basic knowledge of vibrational spectroscopy for understanding the included discussions. Chapters illustrate applications of IR and Raman spectroscopy in the investigation of a variety of real surfaces. Featured in this volume are the typical results obtained for species on clean and well-defined surfaces in ultrahigh vacuum environments.

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The first of two volumes describing the techniques and methods of electron and ion spectroscopies that are in widespread use for surface analysis, emphasizing the techniques for which commercial instrumentation is available. Addressed to engineers and researchers who are not spectroscopists but use or are thinking of using IR and Raman spectroscopy to investigate the surfaces of practical materials. Falls between manufacturers' handbooks and reviews of the latest scientific developments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)