Covers the advantages of using photothermal spectroscopy over
conventional absorption spectroscopy, including facilitating extremely
sensitive measurements and non-destructive analysis
This unique guide to the application and theory of photothermal
spectroscopy has been newly revised and updated to include new methods
and applications and expands on applications to chemical analysis and
material science. The book covers the subject from the ground up, lists
all practical considerations needed to obtain accurate results, and
provides a working knowledge of the various methods in use.
Photothermal Spectroscopy Methods, Second Edition includes the latest
methods of solid state and materials analysis, and describes new
chemical analysis procedures and apparatuses in the analytical chemistry
sections. It offers a detailed look at the optics, physical principles
of heat transfer, and signal analysis. Information in the temperature
change and optical elements in homogeneous samples and photothermal
spectroscopy in homogeneous samples has been updated with a better
description of diffraction effects and calculations. Chapters on
analytical measurement and data processing and analytical applications
are also updated and include new information on modern applications and
photothermal microscopy. Finally, the Photothermal Spectroscopy of
Heterogeneous Sample chapter has been expanded to incorporate new
methods for materials analysis.
- New edition updates and expands on applications to chemical analysis
and materials science, including new methods of solid state and
materials analysis
- Includes new chemical analysis procedures and apparatuses
- Provides an unmatched resource that develops a consistent mathematical
basis for signal description, consolidates previous theories, and
provides invaluable insight into laser technology
Photothermal Spectroscopy Methods, Second Edition will appeal to
researchers from both academia and industry (graduate students,
postdocs, research scientists, and professors) in the general field of
analytical chemistry, optics, and materials science, and researchers and
engineers at scientific instrument developers in fields related to
photonics and spectroscopy.
