I n f r a r e d   S p e c t r o s c o p y   I I
Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Forensic Analysis
Program



The lecture and conference schedule (totaling about 28 hours) will include:



Monday - July 16

Morning

Introduction to FT-IR theory and instrumentation.   Dr. de Haseth

Introduction to Raman theory and instrumentation.   Dr. Griffiths

Afternoon

Summary of important infrared and Raman group frequencies.    Drs. de Haseth & Hannah

Tuesday - July 17

Morning

Introduction to infrared and Raman spectra of polymers.   Dr. Hannah

Introduction to Forensic Analysis.   Dr. Suzuki

Evening

Pre-workshop lecture: Example of the interpretation.   Dr. Hannah

Workshop I: Interpretation of spectra.   Staff

Wednesday - July 18

Morning

Attenuated Total Reflection Spectroscopy.   Dr. de Haseth

Case Studies in Forensic Analysis I.   Dr. Suzuki

Evening

Answers to Tuesday night's problem set.   Dr. de Haseth

Workshop II: Interpretation of spectra.   Staff

Thursday - July 19

Morning

Case Studies in Forensic Analysis II.   Dr. Suzuki

Optimization of Infrared Spectroscopy.   Dr. Griffiths

Evening

Answers to Wednesday night's problem set.   Dr. Griffiths

Spectral Searching - Techniques and Pitfalls.   Dr. de Haseth

Workshop III: Spectral Searching Problems.   Staff

Friday - July 20

Morning

Trace analysis, microspectroscopy, and imaging by infrared and Raman spectrometry.   Dr. Griffiths

External and Diffuse Reflection.   Dr. de Haseth



As in the first course, the lectures have been spaced to allow ample time for participant discussion with the staff on an individual basis in the relaxed atmosphere of a quiet summer college campus.

Last Updated: September 03, 2011