Cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) is a simple, highly sensitivedirect absorption technique based on the rate of absorption oflight circulating in an optical cavity. CRDS can be used to studyatoms and molecules in the gas and condensed phase, and isespecially powerful for measuring strong absorptions of speciespresent in trace amounts or weak absorptions of abundant species.The technique can be applied in physical, atmospheric,environmental and analytical chemistry, also combustion science,physics, medical diagnostics and biology
Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy: Techniques andApplications provides a practical overview of this valuableanalytical tool, explaining the fundamental concepts andexperimental methods, and illustrating important applications.
The book presents a complete and methodical approach to thetopic and describes:
* Introductory concepts and basic experimental techniques
* Useful variants such as continuous wave, phase shift, andbroadband CRDS
* Recent developments in the field, and key applications, forexample, spectroscopic studies of transient molecules, monitoringtrace amounts of atmospheric species, analysis of exhaled breath inclinical diagnostics, and CRDS under extreme conditions.
Designed as both an introductory text and a reference source,this book is relevant for scientists unfamiliar with CRDS who areinterested in using the technique in their research, as well asexperienced users.
Giel Berden
Analytical Chemistry Analytische Chemie Chemie Chemistry Spectroscopy Spektroskopie Umweltchemie
"Explain[s] introductory concepts and basic experimentaltechniques; useful variants such as continuous wave, phase shift,and broadband CRDS; and developments and applications." (BookNews, December 2009)
Itis undoubtedly a good reference to have in the lab where CRDSexperiments are done. Given the wide range of areas where CRDS andits variants are being applied, it seems likely that this book willgenerate broad interest in the chemical (and other scientific)communities. (JACS,January 2010)
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