Concepts and Methods of 2D Infrared Spectroscopy

by Peter Hamm, Martin Zanni

Overview

2D infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a cutting-edge technique, with applications in subjects as diverse as the energy sciences, biophysics and physical chemistry. This book introduces the essential concepts of 2D IR spectroscopy step-by-step to build an intuitive and in-depth understanding of the method. This unique book introduces the mathematical formalism in a simple manner, examines the design considerations for implementing the methods in the laboratory, and contains working computer code to simulate 2D IR spectra and exercises to illustrate involved concepts. Readers will learn how to accurately interpret 2D IR spectra, design their own spectrometer and invent their own pulse sequences. It is an excellent starting point for graduate students and researchers new to this exciting field. Computer codes and answers to the exercises can be downloaded from the authors' website, available at www.cambridge.org/9781107000056.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107000056
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/24/2011
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Peter Hamm is a Professor at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Zurich.

Martin Zanni is Meloche-Bascom Professor in the Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Designing multiple pulse experiments; 3. Mukamelian or perturbative expansion of the density matrix; 4. Basics of 2D IR spectroscopy; 5. Polarization control; 6. Molecular couplings; 7. 2D IR lineshapes; 8. Dynamic cross peaks; 9. Experimental designs, data collection and processing; 10. Simple simulation strategies; 11. Pulse sequence design: some examples; Appendices; References; Index.