Spectral methods in transition metal complexes

Spectral Methods in Transition Metal Complexes provides a conceptual understanding on how to interpret the optical UV-vis, vibrational EPR, and NMR spectroscopy of transition metal complexes. Metal complexes have broad applications across chemistry in the areas of drug discovery, such as anticancer drugs, sensors, special materials for specific requirements, and catalysis, so a thorough knowledge in preparation and characterization of metal complexes, while niche, is critical. Accessible to both the seasoned researcher and the graduate student alike, this book provides readers with a single source of content that addresses spectral methods in transition metal complexes.

Front Cover -- Spectral Methods in Transition Metal Complexes -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: The Electromagnetic Spectrum -- 1.1 Transition Metal Complexes -- 1.2 Electromagnetic Spectrum -- 1.2.1 Relation Between Frequency and Wavelength -- Wavelength -- 1.3 Regions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum -- 1.4 Effect of Electromagnetic Radiation on Matter -- 1.4.1?-Rays -- 1.4.2 X-Rays -- 1.4.3 Ultraviolet and Visible (UV-Vis) Radiation -- 1.4.4 IR Radiation -- 1.4.5 Microwave Radiation -- 1.4.6 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance -- 1.4.7 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance -- 1.5 Summary -- 1.5.1 IR and Complexes -- 1.5.2 Electronic Spectra and Complexes -- 1.5.3 NMR and Complexes -- 1.5.4 EPR and Complexes -- References -- Chapter 2: Electronic Spectroscopy -- 2.1 Symmetry, Symmetry Elements, and Symmetry Operations -- 2.1.1 Symmetry -- 2.1.2 Symmetry Elements -- 2.1.3 Symmetry Operation -- Definition of Symmetry Elements -- 1.2.1 Principal or Proper Axis of Symmetry, Cn -- C2 Axis of Symmetry -- C3 Axis of Symmetry -- C4 Axis of Symmetry -- C6 Axis of Symmetry -- Plane of Symmetry,? -- Vertical Mirror Plane,?v -- Horizon…