Optical Multidimensional Coherent Spectroscopy

This book provides an introduction to optical multidimensional coherent spectroscopy, a method of studying materials using ultrashort light pulses, with applications in physical chemistry and physics. It offers tutorials on interpreting complex spectra and surveys emerging material systems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration into optical multidimensional coherent spectroscopy, a relatively recent approach to studying materials that relies on the use of ultrashort light pulses for spectroscopic analysis. Over the past 25 years, this technique has undergone extensive development and refinement, leading to a multitude of experimental techniques and applications across a diverse range of systems, spanning from atoms and molecules to solids and biological systems. While this method is primarily utilized by physical chemists, its relevance extends to materials of interest to physicists as well, making it the central focus of this book. In addition to providing a foundational introduction to the method, the book also includes detailed tutorials on interpreting the intricate spectra generated by this technique, which are applicable across all subfields. Furthermore, it concludes with a comprehensive survey of emerging material systems and a thoughtful discussion of future directions in this field. By delving into the intricacies of optical multidimensional coherent spectroscopy, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to advance their understanding of materials and their applications.

Weight: 736g
Dimension: 253 x 175 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192843869