Laser Chemistry

Laser Chemistry: Spectroscopy, Dynamics and Applications is a carefully structured introduction to the basic theory and concepts of this subject. Assuming little in the way of prior knowledge, the book details underlying concepts and provides an overview of experimental techniques, supported by a broad range of case studies. Concentrating on molecular mechanisms and the fundamental nature of the phenomena, the book emphasises the basic science rather than presenting over-lengthy mathematical derivations and formalisms. After introducing concepts and methodologies, an extensive range of examples in presented and discussed, covering spectroscopy, photochemistry, gas-phase, cluster, solution and surface reaction dynamics, analytical chemistry, medical chemistry and environmental chemistry. Additionally, a dedicated section on application is provided at the end of the book. assumes little prior knowledge and avoids excessive mathematical rigour detailed treatments and key issues are presented in separate boxes concentrates on molecular mechanism and the fundamental nature of laser chemistry provides an overview of experimental techniques and a broad range of case studies Laser Chemistry: Spectroscopy, Dynamics and Applications is a valuable reference for students of chemical physics, physical chemistry, photochemistry, laser spectroscopy and analytical chemistry.