Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

化学系正在购买傅立叶变换 红外光谱仪（FTIR），以改善中间体和 先进的实验室教学和提高本科 研究能力。 在仪器分析课程中， 学生学习FTIR的定量能力 通过测定一氧化碳的量， 汽车尾气 在有机化学课程中， 对未知酒精进行基于计算机的光谱搜索， 醛或酮。 在物理化学课程中， 观察和测量同位素和量子统计效应， 双原子和某些多原子转动精细结构 气. 涉及结构的本科生研究项目 复杂样品的测定和研究，例如 聚合物和薄膜。

The Chemistry Department is purchasing a Fourier Transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) to improve intermediate and advanced laboratory instruction and to enhance undergraduate research capabilities. In the instrumental analysis course, students study the quantitative capabilities of FTIR spectrometry by determining the amount of carbon monoxide in automobile exhaust. In the organic chemistry course, they conduct computer-based spectral searches of an unknown alcohol, aldehyde or ketone. In the physical chemistry course they observe and measure isotope and quantum statistical effects in the rotational fine structure of diatomic and some polyatomic gases. Undergraduate research projects involving structure determination and the study of complex samples, such as polymers and films, are also carried out.