Spectroscopy with Polarized Light
Solute Alignment by Photoselection, in Liquid Crystals, Polymers, and Membranes
1. Edition September 1995
XVI, 576 Pages, Softcover
139 Pictures
21 tables
Monograph
Short Description
This book deals with polarized optical spectroscopy of partially oriented fluid or rigid solutions. A large number of examples of research applications within chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, and polymer science are given together with examples of practical application.
This book deals with polarized optical spectroscopy of partially oriented fluid or rigid solutions. Starting from elementary concepts and relying on numerous illustrations, it provides an introduction to those interested in the measurement of the anisotropy of molecular optical properties in the UV, visible or IR regions (one- and two- photon absorption, simultaneous or sequential, luminescence, Raman scattering, natural and magnetic potical activity), or in the determination of uniaxial order and organization in supermolecular assemblies (liquid crystals, stretched polymers, membranes). The orienting effects of radiation (photoselection) are covered as well.
A large number of examples of research applications within chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, and polymer science are given together with examples of practical application.
Introduction and Theoretical Background/ Transition Moments/ Techniques of Alignment and Measurement/ Quantitative Aspects of Uniaxial Alignment/ Processes of Rank Two/ Processes Reducible to Rank Two/ Processes of Rank Four/ Examples of Application.
