Fluorescence and Phosphoresence Spectroscopy: Physicochemical Principles and Practice (Schulman, Stephen G.)

Abstract

ing of organic materials, environmental seiences, f w d industry, petroleum and textile applications of infrared and Raman spectroscopy, along with a chapter on general computer systems for these spectroscopic techniques. The chapter on computer systems discusses basic principals of data acquisition, data refinement, and spectrum storage and retrival systems. Various convolutionldeconvolution methods are discussed, as well as the trade-offs between SIN

Using Pop-Culture to Engage Students in the Classroom

“…The quinine (Figure b) in tonic water will glow blue, − and the carbonic bubbles can perfectly mimic the gems (Figure c). This experiment highlights the phosphorescence properties of quinine, but fluorescein could also be used to show fluorescence effects . Other products, such as energy drinks with B vitamins, milk, vanilla ice cream, caramel, and honey (to give a yellow color), could be used to produce a “ stink bomb ” (Figure d) by adding few spoonfuls of table vinegar and hydrogen peroxide or directly with luminol to illustrate chemiluminescence. − The “ stink bomb ” can also illustrate chemical reaction and gas–liquid equilibrium as it is composed of ammonium hydrosulfide (NH 4 SH), an unstable compound that decomposes into ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.…”