SPIE (The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers) Publications, 2001, 123 pages, ISBN: 081944104X
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.
A Short History
Light and Its Interactions
Spectrometers
The Spectrum
The Shapes of Spectral Signals
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
Selection Rules
Resolution and Noise