Quantitative Spectroscopy: Theory and Practice
- 1st Edition - June 26, 2011
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- Author: Brian C. Smith
- Language: English
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The determination of the concentrations of molecules in samples has long been an important application of spectroscopy. In the last 20 years advances in algorithms, computers,… Read more
The determination of the concentrations of molecules in samples has long been an important application of spectroscopy. In the last 20 years advances in algorithms, computers, instruments, and software have led to a growing interest in this field. These developments mean samples and analytes that were once considered intractable are increasingly yielding usable calibrations. The purpose of this book is to give readers, without an advanced math background, a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of modern quantitative spectroscopic analysis. The author has placed great emphasis on providing the reader with everything they need to know to obtain a fundamental understanding of quantitative spectroscopy.
· Relevant theory is explained in an easy to understand, conversational style. · Actual spectroscopic data and calibrations are used throughout the book to show how real world calibrations are achieved. · The complexities of Factor Analysis (PCR/PLS) algorithms are explained in pictures and words, making them understandable for all. · Written from a spectroscopic rather than a mathematical point of view.· Relevant theory is interspersed with practical discussions in order to make difficult concepts easier to comprehend· It is a comprehensive introduction for novices, and an excellent reference for experts.· Topics on spectroscopy are included to emphasize its importance in quantitative spectroscopy
For industrial technicians, analysts, chemists, engineers and managers who use spectroscopy to quantify the concentrations of molecules in samples. For pharmaceutical, rubber, petroleum, polymer, and chemical companies.
Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Quantitative Molecular Absorption SpectroscopyI. Terms and DefinitionsII. The Properties of LightIII. The Electromagnetic SpectrumIV. Beer's LawV. Variables Affecting the Absorbance and Absorptivity A. The Impact of Temperature on Absorbance B. The Impact of Electronic Structure on Absorptivity C. SummaryVI. Gas Phase Quantitative Spectroscopic AnalysisBibliographyAppendix: The Quantum Mechanics of Light Absorption A. Wavefunctions and Schrödinger's Equation B. The Particle in a Box C. Transition Probabilities for the Particle in a Box ReferencesChapter 2 Single Analyte AnalysisI. Precision and AccuracyII. Calibration and Prediction with Beer's LawIII. Plotting and Analyzing Lines A. Linear Regression B. Statistics for Determining Calibration Quality and RobustnessIII. Methods for Making Standards and Measuring Spectra A. External Standards B. Internal Standards C. An Experimental Protocol for Single Analyte AnalysesIV. Methods for Making Standards and Measuring Spectra A. External Standards B. Internal Standards C. An Experimental Protocol for Single Analyte DeterminationsV. Measuring Absorbances Properly Peak Heights vs. Peak Areas B. Dealing with Overlapped Peaks C. Correcting for InterferentsVI. Avoiding Experimental Errors A. Concentration Outliers B. Absorbance Outliers C. Experimental Errors to Avoid D. Instrumental Deviations from Beer's Law 1. The I0 Problem 2. Completely Resolving Spectral FeaturesReferences and BibliographyAppendix of Experimental Details Chapter 3 Multiple Components I: Least Squares MethodsI. A Data Set for Multi-Component AnalysisII. Independent Determination of Multiple ComponentsII. Simultaneous Determination of Multiple Components A. The Additivity of Beer's Law B. Introduction to Matrix Algebra C. The Matrix Form of Beer's Law D. The Benefits of Using Many Absorbances E. Multi-Component Calibrations: GeneralitiesIV. The Classical Least Squares (K Matrix) MethodV. The Inverse Least Squares (P Matrix) Method A. The Advantages of the Inverse Beer's Law Formulation B. P Matrix Theory C. An Example ILS Calibration D. Validations and Prediction E. Advantages and Disadvantages of ILSReferences & BibliographyChapter IV Multiple Components II: Chemometric Methods & Factor AnalysisI. Introduction A. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Factor Analysis B. Factor Analysis Overview C. A Data Set for Factor AnalysisII. Factor Analysis Algorithms A. Principal Components Regression (PCR) B. Partial Least Squares (PLS) C. Algorithm Comparison and DiscussionIII. Standards Preparation & Training Set DesignIV. Spectral Pre-Processing A. Mean Centering B. Spectral Derivatives C. Baseline Correction D. Smoothing E. Spectral Pre-processing: Summary and Guidance F. Choosing Proper Spectral RegionsV. Cross Validation: Testing Model Quality A. Spotting Outliers B. Concentration Outliers B. Spectral OutliersVI. Calibration: Choosing the Right Number of Factors A. Actual vs. Predicted Concentration Plots B. Reconstructed Spectra C. Factor Loadings Plots D. The Press PlotVII. ValidationVIII. PredictionReferences & BibliographyChapter 5 Implementing, Maintaining, and Fixing CalibrationsI. Implementing CalibrationsII. Maintaining CalibrationsIII. Fixing Problem CalibrationsBibliographyGlossary
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