Condensed Matter Optical Spectroscopy

Discover a Modern Approach to the Study of Molecular SymmetryClassroom-tested from an author experienced in teaching a course on condensed matter spectroscopy, and introductory spectroscopy and lasers, Condensed Matter Optical Spectroscopy: An Illustrated Introduction contains over 200 color illustrations and provides a clear overview of the field. Intended for undergraduate students in a variety of majors, this text presents the application of molecular symmetry on optical spectra (ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and Raman) through group theory, and uses numerous examples to illustrate practical theory applications. Recognize the Symmetry of Any Atomic Arrangement and the Point Group to Which It BelongsDivided into five chapters, this book is designed to help students choose a method or several methods for material characterization, measure a correct spectrum, and interpret the spectrum or correlate the spectra obtained using different methods. It includes solid-state active media for lasers, as well as coordination and organometallic complexes, minerals, and metal ions in biological systems, and also provides 3D representations.This book addresses:Classifying molecules according to their symmetryWhat happens when an ion of transition metal enters an environment with a given symmetryHow atomic orbitals are involved in molecular bondingWhether the molecule is a rigid construction or a dynamic structure (which can either interact with light or not at all)How to perform a reliable spectrum measurement Condensed Matter Optical Spectroscopy: An Illustrated Introduction does not require any prior knowledge on group theory.Print Versions of this book also include access to the ebook version.

"This is a beautifully illustrated book, containing more than 200 figures … a must-have …"—Optics & Photonics News, March 2015

Dr. Iulian Ionita is a member of the faculty of physics at the University of Bucharest, where he has been a lecturing professor since 1991 and is currently the director of the Research Center in Photonics–Spectroscopy–Plasma–Lasers. Dr. Ionita earned his PhD in physics, specializing in optics–spectroscopy–lasers, from the University of Bucharest. He has published (as author or coauthor) 37 articles related to either biophotonics or spectral characterization of both inorganic materials and human tissues. He is also the coauthor of textbooks on condensed matter spectroscopy, optics, and applied spectroscopy for undergraduate and graduate students.