Introduction to Spectroscopy - The Smart Notes
Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. It plays a crucial role in scientific research, industrial applications, and analytical chemistry. Spectroscopy helps identify chemical structures, determine molecular compositions, and analyze unknown substances.
Why Study Spectroscopy?
- ✅ Essential in Analytical Chemistry – Helps identify molecular structures and chemical compositions.
- ✅ Widely Used in Research – Applied in physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine.
- ✅ Industrial Applications – Used in pharmaceuticals, food science, and material testing.
- ✅ Non-Destructive Analysis – Allows sample analysis without altering its structure.
Who Can Benefit?
- 🎓 Chemistry and Physics students studying molecular analysis.
- 🔬 Researchers in pharmaceuticals and material science.
- 🏭 Professionals in industrial quality control and forensic science.
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What is Spectroscopy?
Spectroscopy is a scientific technique that analyzes how light interacts with matter. Different types of spectroscopy provide insights into molecular structures, functional groups, and atomic composition.
Types of Spectroscopy:
- 🔹 UV-Visible Spectroscopy – Measures light absorption in the ultraviolet and visible range.
- 🔹 Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy – Identifies functional groups in organic molecules.
- 🔹 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) – Analyzes molecular structure using magnetic fields.
- 🔹 Mass Spectrometry (MS) – Determines molecular weight and composition.
- 🔹 Raman Spectroscopy – Used in material science and biological studies.
Spectroscopy plays a crucial role in scientific advancements, enabling researchers to study substances at atomic and molecular levels.