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Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy

Professor Thomas Wenzel wrote these collaborative activities to help students learn about molecular and atomic spectroscopy. Consequently, the student activities cover topics like ultraviolet/visible absorption, molecular fluorescence, infrared, and Raman spectroscopy. Likewise, the activities introduce students to atomic spectroscopy.  In addition, Professor Wenzel provides professor's with a list of learning objectives, an instructor's manual, and advice for generating…

Raman Spectroscopy Tutorial and FAQs

Horiba scientists wrote this tutorial to help people learn about Raman spectroscopy. The authors write clearly and provide great illustrations to accompany the text. The tutorial addresses the theory of Stokes & anti-Stokes Raman scattering, SERS and other techniques. In addition, the tutorial introduces the instruments needed for Raman experiments - like lasers, optics, and microscopes.…

Intro to XRF- An Analytical Perspective

X-ray fluorescence is an important analytical tool in both industry and research. Professor Pete Palmer in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at San Francisco State University prepared these materials to provide an introduction to X-Ray fluorescence. Find the most recent version at the LibreTexts site: Introduction to XRF-An analytical Perspective by Professor Pete Palmer Find an earlier presentation…

Cell Phone Spectrophotometer

Instructions and software are provided to allow students to build an inexpensive spectrophotometer, using digital cameras or cell phone cameras as array detectors. Supplementary materials include instructions for high school teachers and laboratory instructions for both high school and college students. Software source code allows customization. The website is available here .

Spectroscopy (and other Analytical Chemistry) Interactive Animations

Professor Tom Chasteen developed these animated and interactive learning resources. Firstly, they teach analytical chemistry concepts. Secondly, they are very visual. Thirdly, they are interactive. They do require some patience and commitment, because they are helping students to learn about advanced topics like chromatography, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, chemiluminescence, and miscellaneous.  Here are the links to Professor Chasteen's…

Peak Assignments in NMR, IR, and Mass Spectra

This website provides resources that can aid in the assigning NMR proton shifts, IR peaks and mass loss in mass spectrometry. The original site is in German, but most (but not all) the content is translated on the English version of the site. From the left hand menu under Spektroskopei-Tools choose Wizards. From here you can…
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