Applications of Lasers in Chemistry

这个项目的目的是向詹姆斯·麦迪逊大学化学专业的高年级本科生介绍激光在化学的各个方面的应用。通过这个项目，仪器分析、物理化学和生物化学的课程以及本科生的研究机会将会增加。包括涉及拉曼光谱、规则、偏振和相敏发射光谱、多光子效应、激光蒸发和热透镜的新实验。这些技术将通过购置两台激光装置--Nd：YAG和He/Cd装置--以及适当选择的附件来结合。激光对现代化学的实践产生了重大影响。这个项目将使学生接触到激光的许多重要的化学应用。

The aim of this project is to introduce upper-level undergraduate chemistry students at James Madison University to the uses of lasers in various aspects of chemistry. Courses in instrumental analysis, physical chemistry, and biochemistry, and undergraduate research opportunities will be enhanced through this project. Included are new experiments involving Raman spectroscopy, regular, polarized, and phase sensitive emission spectroscopy, multiple photon effects, laser vaporization, and thermal lensing. These techniques will be incorporated through the acquisition of two lasers, Nd:YAG and He/Cd units, plus a suitable selection of accessories. Lasers have had a significant impact on the practice of modern chemistry. This project will expose students to many of the important chemical applications of lasers.