Modern Spectroscopy [Paperback]

J. Michael Hollas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0470844167 | ISBN-13: 978-0470844168 | Edition: 4

The latest edition of this highly acclaimed title introduces the reader to a wide range of spectroscopies, and includes both the background theory and applications to structure determination and chemical analysis.  It covers rotational, vibrational, electronic, photoelectron and Auger spectroscopy, as well as EXAFs and the theory of lasers and laser spectroscopy.

• A  revised and updated edition of a successful, clearly written book
• Includes the latest developments in modern laser techniques, such as cavity ring-down spectroscopy and femtosecond lasers
• Provides numerous worked examples, calculations and questions at the end of chapters

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Two valuable features for both students and instructors are a strong final chapter on Lasers and Laser Spectroscopy, and a set of 17 worked examples…" (Journal of Chemical Education, January 2005)

"…a good reference for those interested in basic theories behind general spectroscopic techniques. I welcome its presence in my professional library." (Clinical Chemistry, December 2004)

"…this text is well written and the descriptions relating theory to phenomena are clear and well constructed. The book achieves its goal as a well-rounded textbook." (Applied Spectroscopy, August 2004)

From the Back Cover

The fourth edition of Modern Spectroscopy introduces the reader to a wide range of spectroscopies and includes both the background theory and applications to structure determination and chemical analysis. It covers rotational, vibrational, electronic, photoelectron and Auger spectroscopy, as well as EXAFS, and the theory of lasers and laser spectroscopy.

New material includes laser detection and ranging (LIDAR), cavity ring-down spectroscopy, femtosecond lasers, femtosecond spectroscopy and very high resolution fluorescence of large molecules. In addition, the clarity of figures has been greatly improved and Professor Ben van der Veken at the University of Antwerp has run some new infrared spectra especially for this new edition.

A revised and updated edition of a successful, clearly written textbook Modern Spectroscopy, Fourth Edition:

• includes the latest developments in modern laser techniques.
• contains a discussion of molecular symmetry.
• provides numerous worked examples, calculations and questions at the end of chapters.
• improved clarity of many of the figures

Written by an author with many years’ teaching and research experience, Modern Spectroscopy, Fourth Edition will prove invaluable for students of chemistry, physics, and chemical physics studying atomic and molecular spectroscopy, lasers and laser spectroscopy, and molecular symmetry.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (January 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470844167
• ISBN-13: 978-0470844168
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book of its Type, March 11, 2001

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Matt "Matt" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Modern Spectroscopy, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Even if beginning with only an introductory understanding of quantum mechanics, this excellent book will allow you to understand most major branches of spectroscopy. The chapters are organized to include reasonable amounts of both theory and show real spectra to help use the theory in the context of real research. One of the earlier chapters includes a review/primer on group theory and the remaining chapters can be understood with the group theory presented in that chapter. This book is therefore suitable as a text and is also very usefull as a reference.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference for lab students, October 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Modern Spectroscopy, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

I used this book to supplement the ocean of Herzberg referenced in my lab class. It seems pretty complete and is clearly written. The examples are very helpful.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and well organized spectroscopy book, February 24, 2006

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Geronimo L. Villanueva (D.C, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modern Spectroscopy (Paperback)

The books reviews all the fundamental concepts on molecular spectroscopy. The chapter on quantum mechanics is well organized, and introduces the reader into the tools necessary for understanding the logic behind molecular spectroscopy. Simple, clear and easy to follow. The way the book is organized is also very good, from general/simple to specific/complex, so it's suitable for undergraduate students and all type of scientists.