Nafie L.A. Vibrational Optical Activity: Principles and Applications

Wiley, 2011, 378 pages, ISBN: 0470032480This unique book stands as the only comprehensive introduction to vibrational optical activity (VOA) and is the first single book that serves as a complete reference for this relatively new, but increasingly important area of molecular spectroscopy.Key featuresA single-source reference on this topic that introduces, describes the background and foundation of this area of spectroscopy.
Serves as a guide on how to use it to carry out applications with relevant problem solving.
Depth and breadth of the subject is presented in a logical, complete and progressive fashion.Although intended as an introductory text, this book provides in depth coverage of this topic relevant to both students and professionals by taking the reader from basic theory through to practical and instrumental approaches.Overview of Vibrational Optical Activity
Vibrational Frequencies and Intensities
Molecular Chirality and Optical Activity
Theory of Vibrational Circular Dichroism
Theory of Raman Optical Activity
Instrumentation for Vibrational Circular Dichroism
Instrumentation for Raman Optical Activity
Measurement of Vibrational Optical Activity
Calculation of Vibrational Optical Activity
Applications of Vibrational Optical Activity