Interpretation of Infrared and Raman Spectra. • September 30 ‐ October 4, 2019

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lecture Schedule

 

Mon. 8:00 a.m. Registration
 
Mon. 8:30 a.m. #1 Introduction to Vibrational Spectroscopy Dr. de Haseth
#2 Introduction to Group Frequencies Dr. Nagy
#3 Characteristic Frequencies of Alkanes Dr. de Haseth
 
Mon. 1:30 p.m. #4 Characteristic Frequencies of Alkenes Dr. Hannah
#5 Alkynes and Cumulated Double Bonds Dr. Nagy
#6 Spectra of X-H Systems Dr. Nagy
#7 The Art and Science of IR and Raman Spectra Interpretation Dr. Hannah
 
Tues. 8:30 a.m. #7 Aromatic Compounds Dr. de Haseth
#8 Vibrational Spectra of Polymers – I Mr. Chalmers
 
Tues. 1:00 p.m. #9 Solutions Strategies to First Problem Set Dr. Hannah
#10 Workshop: First Problem Set Staff
 
Wed. 8:30 a.m. #11 Carbonyl Compounds Dr. Hannah
#12 Spectra of C-O, C-N, and Other Polar Groups Dr. de Haseth
#13 Vibrational Spectra of Polymers – II Mr. Chalmers
#14 Vapor-phase Infrared Spectra Dr. Nagy
 
Wed. 1:00 p.m. #15 Solutions to the First Problem Set Dr. Hannah
#16 Workshop: Second Problem Set Staff
 
Thurs. 8:30 a.m. #17 Sample Handling Techniques and Common Problems for Transmission Spectroscopy Dr. Hannah
#18 Group Frequencies of Groups Derived from the Elements Si, S, the Halogens, and Functional Groups that Contain N-O Bonds Dr. de Haseth
#19 Vibrational Spectra of Polymers – III Mr. Chalmers
 
Thurs. 1:00 p.m. #20 Solutions to the Second Problem Set Dr. de Haseth
#21 Workshop: Third Problem Set Staff
#22 Solutions to the Third Problem Set Mr. Chalmers
 
Fri. 8:30 a.m. #23 Attenuated Total Reflection Spectroscopy: Introduction and Pitfalls Dr. de Haseth
#24 Infrared Spectra of Mixtures Dr. Hannah
#24 IR and Raman Spectra of Inorganic Compounds Dr. Nagy

 

Course Content

Lectures and workshop sessions are held at 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. The lectures themselves are presented in a comfortable seminar room in the lower level of the building. The workshop sessions are held in the same room. Registration on Monday morning will be held in the reception area just outside the seminar room.

Although the seminar room is technically below street level, it is actually adjacent to an open courtyard. As the weather is often pleasant in the Fall in Philadelphia, the courtyard will be available during breaks and lunch. There is also ample room outside the seminar room if the weather is inclement.

Every morning, Monday through Friday, three hours of lectures are presented. Adequate breaks are provided during these sessions.

Monday afternoon is the only time there are afternoon lectures. The schedule permits enough material to be presented so that the workshops may begin Tuesday afternoon.

The course begins every day at 8:30 am, except on Monday, when registration begins at 8:00 am. Monday through Thursday lectures or workshops will end before 5:30 pm at the very latest. The course ends at noon on Friday.

A full set of lecture notes is provided to each participant as well as a set of exercises for the workshops. No computers are needed for the course. In the workshop classroom various resources are made available, particularly collections of reference spectra that can be used to verify interpretations.

The instructional staff will be available throughout the course, including breaks and lunchtime, to work with any of the participants. Participants are encouraged to bring some spectra from work to be discussed with the staff. It is preferred that the spectra are brought in Thermo GRAMS spc format so that they can be examined in detail. It may be possible to read other formats, but sometimes the staff does not have access to the appropriate software.

Updated May 23, 2019.