Infrared Vibration-Rotation Spectroscopy

Written by an author internationally renowned in the field of molecular spectroscopy, this book provides an up-to-date account of the new experimental and theoretical methods on the high resolution infrared spectroscopy of small molecules. The approach uses a visual approach to spectral analysis, containing large numbers of energy level diagrams and spectra specra to show the progress in identification and line assignment.<br> <br> Covering new and important techniques on laser and Fourier Transform, it also contains both theoretical and experimental chapters.<br> <br> Divided into 3 parts, features covered in the first part include:<br> <br> * Calculations of the vibration-rotation energy levels of rigid and non-rigid molecules<br> <br> * Calculations of the intensities of vibration-rotation transitions<br> <br> * Introduction to linear and non-linear molecular spectroscopy<br> <br> * Use of interferometric and laser spectrometers for measuring infrared spectra<br> <br> The second part presents a detailed treatment of the analysis of the high resolution vibration-rotation spectra of linear, quasilinear, symmetric rotor and asymmetric rotor molecules.<br> <br> In the final part of the book the following topics of current interest are examined in depth:<br> <br> * Electric and magnetic resonance spectroscopy<br> <br> * Spectroscopy of transient species, free radicals and ions, and Van der Waals clusters<br> <br> * Atmospheric and astrophysical spectroscopy, including the spectroscopy of the atmosphere of the Earth and nearby planets, cool stars and molecules in the interstellar medium<br> <br> This comprehensive book is an essential reference for researchers who want to be at the cutting edge in the field of spectroscopy and physical chemistry, atmospheric science and infrared astonomy.