The Vibrational Spectroscopy of Polymers / Edition 1

by D. I. Bower, W. F. Maddams

Overview

Describes the theory and practice of infrared and Raman spectroscopy as applied to the study of the physical and chemical characteristics of polymers. Its purpose is to give the beginning researcher in the field a firm foundation and a starting point for the study of more advanced literature. To this end the book concentrates on the fundamentals of the theory and nomenclature, and on the discussion of well-documented illustrations of these fundamental principles, including many now-classic studies in the subject. No previous knowledge of either polymers or vibrational spectroscopy is assumed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521421959
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/16/1992
Series:	Cambridge Solid State Science Series
Edition description:	1st Paperback Edition
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	5.47(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.79(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Symmetry and normal modes of vibration; 3. The vibrational modes of polymers; 4. Infrared and Raman spectra; 5. The characterization of polymers; 6. The microstructure of polymers.

Editorial Reviews

"...an outstanding book that is so elegantly done, so effective, and so useful that this reviewer has not been able to stop consulting it." L.W. Fine, Choice

From the Publisher

Describes the theory and practice of infrared and Ramen spectroscopy as applied to the study of the physical and chemical characteristics of polymers. Concentration is on the fundamentals of the theory and nomenclature, and on the discussion of well-documented illustrations of these principles, including many now classic studies in the subject. Intended to serve beginning researchers in the field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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