This course introduces the subject of Spectroscopy in general with the basic principles of behaviour of electromagnetic waves and how they interact with matter. We discuss atomic and molecular transitions, transmittance and absorbance, operation and calibration, methodologies, maintenance and troubleshooting.
John has worked in the field of analytical chemistry for over 45 years and has gained experience in a wide variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation in several industries and applications. He has always been interested in understanding the technology well and utilizing it at its optimum in order to produce reliable and accurate chemical data. To this end he is committed to enable others to not only use the technology correctly but also understand what it does, how it works and how to maintain it.
