MOLECULAR ANALYSIS AND SPECTROSCOPY

Molecular spectroscopy is a technique that studies how molecules interact with light. By analyzing how molecules absorb, emit, or scatter light, scientists can learn about their structure, composition, and behavior.

Two common methods are FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. FTIR measures how molecules absorb infrared light, while Raman measures how they scatter light.

FTIR is useful for identifying molecules based on their unique vibrational patterns, while Raman is good for studying molecules in solution or in solid materials. Together, these techniques provide valuable insights into the properties of molecules in various fields, such as chemistry, biology, and materials science.