Short description A compact and simultaneously comprehensive introduction to the topic, skillfully leading readers from basic theory to practical applications. The main topics covered are components of spectrometers, evaluation of data and the interpretation of spectra.
From the contents Introduction into Optical Spectroscopy Fundamentals Spectroscopical Optics Absorption Spectroscopy Luminescence Spectrophotometry Photoacoustical Spectroscopy Scattering, Refraction and Reflection The Near Infrared Spectroscopy with Polarized Light Laser Spectroscopy Colorimetry Spectral Fundamentals of Color Sciences Optical Spectroscopy in Space Sciences Appendix (including list of manufacturers, internet addresses etc.)
