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Über das Buch
This book is a compact and simultaneously comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of optical spectroscopy. The author skillfully leads the reader from the basics to practical applications.<br> <br> The main topics covered are:<br> – theory of optical spectroscopy<br> – components of spectrometers (light sources, filters, lenses and mirror chromators, detectors, cuvettes)<br> – evaluation of data and interpretation of spectra<br> <br> Such important methods as absorption and luminescence spectroscopy, scattering and reflection spectroscopy and photoaccustic spectroscopy are covered in depth. A useful appendix with the addresses of pertinent equipment manufacturers rounds off the work. <br> <br> Easy to understand and well illustrated, this book is suitable both as a textbook for beginners and as a reference work for the practitioner.