Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in the UndergraduateCurriculum

正在改进傅里叶变换红外光谱仪的获取 化学教学 该仪器取代了老化的 色散红外光谱仪 学生们正在使用现代计算机- 利用傅立叶变换方法的受控仪器， 这是近几年来最重要的两个发展。 两种现代化的采样附件将IR的使用范围扩展到 以前无法获得光谱的样品。 的 仪器被用于有机，物理，分析和高级 实验室课程以及本科研究计划。 在非专业课程中的重要用途是提供非科学 学生接触到计算机搜索的力量， 光谱技术在聚合物鉴定和分析中的应用， 毒品 受赠人正在匹配来自非联邦来源的奖励。

Acquisition of a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer is improving the instruction in chemistry. The instrument replaced an aging dispersive IR spectrometer. Students are using a modern computer- controlled instrument which utilizes the Fourier transform method, which are two of the more important developments of the last few years. Two modern sampling accessories are extending the use of the IR to samples for which spectra previously could not be obtained. The instrument is being used in organic, physical, analytical, and advanced laboratory courses as well as in the undergraduate research program. Significant use in the non-majors courses is providing the non-science students with exposure to the power of computer search and spectroscopic techniques in identification and analysis of polymers and drugs. The grantee is matching the award from non-Federal sources.