Wave Optics in Infrared Spectroscopy

Theory, Simulation, and Modeling

Thomas G. Mayerhöfer

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN:
  9780443220319
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443220326
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Physical & Theoretical Chemistry

Wave Optics in Infrared Spectroscopy starts where conventional books about infrared spectroscopy end. Whereas the latter are based on the Bouguer-Beer-Lambert law, the cornerstones of this book are wave optics and dispersion theory.This gap between both levels of theory is bridged to allow a seamless transition from one to the other. Based on these foundations, the reader is able to choose which level of theory is adequate for the particular problem at hand. Advanced topics like 2D correlation analysis, chemometrics and strong coupling are introduced and viewed from a wave optics perspective. Spectral mixing rules are also considered to better understand spectra of heterogeneous samples. Finally, optical anisotropy is examined to allow a better understanding of spectral features due to orientation and orientational averaging. This discussion is based on a 4 x 4 matrix formalism, which is used not only to simulate and analyze complex materials, but also to understand vibrational circular dichroism from a (semi-) classical point of view.Wave Optics in Infrared Spectroscopy is written as a tool to reunite the fragmented field of infrared spectroscopy. It will appeal to chemists, physicists, and chemical/optical engineers. - Assists the reader (including those with less physical science backgrounds) in using more of the extensive benefits that infrared spectroscopy can provide by making them better aware and informed about the higher-level theory - Foundations of the book are built on wave optics and dispersion theory versus the Bouguer-Beer-Lambert law of conventional infrared spectroscopy literature - Limits of lower level of theory are explained in detail - Provides a thorough introduction to more sophisticated topics with a smooth transition from lower to higher-level theory

Table of contents

• Cover
• Front Matter
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Preface
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• Chapter 1 : What is wrong with absorbance?
• Chapter 2 : Transition from the Bouguer-Beer-Lambert approximation to wave optics and dispersion theory
• Chapter 3 : The electromagnetic field
• Chapter 4 : Reflection and transmission of plane waves
• Chapter 5 : Dispersion relations
• Chapter 6 : Deviations from the (Bouguer-) Beer-Lambert approximation
• Chapter 7 : Additional insights gained by wave optics and dispersion theory
• Chapter 8 : 2D correlation analysis
• Chapter 9 : Chemometrics
• Chapter 10 : Spectral mixing rules
• Chapter 11 : What is wrong with linear dichroism theory
• Chapter 12 : Reflection and transmission of plane waves from and through anisotropic media—Generalized 4×4 matrix formalism
• Chapter 13 : Dispersion relations—Anisotropic oscillator models
• Chapter 14 : Dispersion analysis of anisotropic crystals—Examples
• Chapter 15 : Polycrystalline materials
• Chapter 16 : Vibrational circular dichroism
• Index
• A