Optical Multidimensional Coherent Spectroscopy
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Author Description
This book provides an introduction to optical multidimensional coherent spectroscopy, a relatively new method of studying materials based on using ultrashort light pulses to perform spectroscopy. The technique has been developed and perfected over the last 25 years, resulting in multiple experimental approaches and applications to a broad array of systems ranging from atoms and molecules to solids and biological systems.Indeed, while this method is most often used by physical chemists, it is also relevant to materials of interest to physicists, which is the primary focus of this book. As well as an introduction to the method, the book also provides tutorials on the interpretation of the rather complex spectra that is broadly applicable across all subfields, and finishes with a survey of several emerging material systems and a discussion of future directions.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles and practical applications of optical multidimensional coherent spectroscopy as a diagnostic tool for material analysis. The authors, a team of researchers led by Steven Cundiff, synthesize two decades of experimental development to provide a structured framework for understanding how ultrashort light pulses reveal the electronic and structural properties of complex systems. By bridging the gap between physical chemistry and solid-state physics, the book establishes a standardized methodology for interpreting multidimensional spectral data across diverse material platforms.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical foundations of multidimensional coherent spectroscopy
- Tutorials on the interpretation of complex spectral data
- Survey of emerging material systems including atoms, molecules, and solids
- Discussion of future experimental directions and technological advancements
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive history of all spectroscopic techniques
- Focuses primarily on applications relevant to physicists rather than purely biological or chemical contexts
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a primary resource for researchers transitioning into the field of multidimensional spectroscopy. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which requires a strong background in quantum mechanics and optics to fully comprehend the presented methodologies.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2023-05-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192843869
ISBN-13:
9780192843869
Physics
Physical Chemistry
Optics
Materials Science
Scientific Reference
Spectroscopy