SUBJECT 2. Optical methods of analysis: generalities. |
Electromagnetic spectrum. Phenomena of interaction between the electromagnetic radiation and the matter. Classification of the optical methods of analysis. Instrumental components and representative configurations of the different instruments. Signals and noise. |
SUBJECT 4. Luminescent techniques. |
Fundamentals. Mechanisms of molecular deactivation. Fluorescence and Phosphorescence. Factors influencing the luminescence. Quenching of the fluorescence. Chemiluminescence and Bioluminescence. Instrumentation. Analytical methodology and applications. |
SUBJECT 6. Atomic absorption spectroscopy. |
Fundamentals. Origin of atomic spectra. Flame atomizer. Atomization processes in flames. Graphite furnace atomizer. Thermal programs. Interferences. Instrumentation. Background correctors. Methods of vapor generation. Analytical methodology and applications. Atomic fluorescence spectrometry. |