Vibrational Optical Activity Principles and Applications [Hardcover]

Key features:

• A single-source reference on this topic that introduces, describes the background and foundation of this area of spectroscopy.
• Serves as a guide on how to use it to carry out applications with relevant problem solving.
• Depth and breadth of the subject is presented in a logical, complete and progressive fashion.

Although intended as an introductory text, this book provides in depth coverage of this topic relevant to both students and professionals by taking the reader from basic theory through to practical and instrumental approaches.

1 Overview of Vibrational Optical Activity 1

1.1 Introduction to Vibrational Optical Activity 1

1.2 Origin and Discovery of Vibrational Optical Activity 9

1.3 VCD Instrumentation Development 14

1.4 ROA Instrumentation Development 16

1.5 Development of VCD Theory and Calculations 18

1.6 Development of ROA Theory and Calculations 22

1.7 Applications of Vibrational Optical Activity 25

1.8 Comparison of Infrared and Raman Vibrational Optical Activity 28

1.9 Conclusions 30

2 Vibrational Frequencies and Intensities 35

2.1 Separation of Electronic and Vibrational Motion 35

2.2 Normal Modes of Vibrational Motion 41

2.3 Infrared Vibrational Absorption Intensities 48

2.4 Vibrational Raman Scattering Intensities 56

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