Infrared spectroscopy

involves the interaction of infrared radiation with matter

estimate of how an atmospheric gas affects global climate change

type of infrared spectroscopy

method of imaging using a wide range of wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum

technique used in conjunction with infrared spectroscopy enabling samples to be examined directly in the solid or liquid state without further preparation

pneumatic detector

infrared detector without diffracting element dispersing the IR wave lengths

Nujol is a brand of light paraffin oil that was produced by Schering-Plough that was commonly used in infrared spectroscopy. As a paraffin oil it is largely chemically inert and has a relatively uncomplicated IR spectrum, with major peaks between 2950-2800, 1465-1450, and 1380–1300 cm−1. Nujol is primarily a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, i.e. alkanes with the formula .

Table listing infrared absorption peaks for various bonds

adaptive optics system and coronagraphic facility at the Very Large Telescope

Formula in optics