{PDF} The Basics of Spectroscopy (SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT49) David W. Ball

Spectroscopy–the study of matter using electromagnetic radiation–and its applications as a scientific tool are the focus of this tutorial. Topics covered include the interaction of light with matter, spectrometer fundamentals, quantum mechanics, selection rules, and experimental factors.
Contents
– Preface – A Short History – Light and Its Interactions – Spectrometers – The Spectrum – The Shapes of Spectral Signals – Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy – Selection Rules – Resolution and Noise – Index