Molecular and laser spectroscopy

Molecular and Laser Spectroscopy, Advances and Applications: Volume 2 gives students and researchers an up-to-date understanding of the fast-developing area of molecular and laser spectroscopy. This book covers basic principles and advances in several conventional as well as new and upcoming areas of molecular and laser spectroscopy, such as a wide range of applications in medical science, material science, standoff detection, defence and security, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and environmental science. It covers the latest advancements, both in terms of techniques and applications, and highlights future projections. Editors V.P. Gupta and Yukihiro Ozaki have brought together eminent scientists in different areas of spectroscopy to develop specialized topics in conventional molecular spectroscopy (Cavity ringdown, Matrix Isolation, Intense THz, Far- and Deep- UV, Optogalvanic), linear and nonlinear laser spectroscopy (Rayleigh & Raman Scattering), Ultrafast Time-resolved spectroscopy, and medical applications of molecular spectroscopy. and advanced material found in research articles. This new volume expands upon the topics covered in the first volume for scientists to learn the latest techniques and put them to practical use in their work. Covers several areas of spectroscopy research and expands upon topics covered in the first volume Includes exhaustive lists of research articles, reviews, and books at the end of each chapter to further learning objectives Uses illustrative examples of the varied applications to provide a practical guide to those interested in using molecular and laser spectroscopy tools in their research.

Includes index.

Cover -- Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- 1 -- Introduction and overview -- 1 -- Introduction -- 1.1 -- Significance of spectroscopic studies -- 1.2 -- Spectroscopic techniques -- 1.2.1 -- Infrared spectroscopy -- 1.2.2 -- Raman spectroscopy -- 1.2.3 -- Electronic spectroscopy -- 1.2.4 -- Other techniques -- 2 -- Background information and overview -- 2.1 -- Vibrational optical activity spectroscopy -- 2.2 -- Cavity ring-down spectroscopy -- 2.3 -- Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) -- 2.4 -- Matrix isolation studies

2.5 -- Optogalvanic spectroscopy -- 2.6 -- Far- and deep-ultraviolet spectroscopy for inorganic semiconductor -- 2.7 -- Hyper-Rayleigh scattering (HRS) -- 2.8 -- Vibrational sum frequency generation (VSFG) spectroscopy -- 2.9 -- Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy -- 2.10 -- Shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS) -- 2.11 -- Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) -- 2.12 -- Synchrotron-based UV resonance Raman scattering (SR-UVRR) -- 2.13 -- Stand-off Raman spectroscopy -- 2.14 -- Ultrafast time-resolved molecular spectroscopy techniques

2.14.1 -- Overview of time-resolved electronic spect…