Description
Users of synchrotron facilities mainly employ the relatively high-energy parts of the electromagnetic radiation i.e. the UV and X-ray regions. However, the infrared portion of the beam is also an exceptional tool for scientists who use infrared spectroscopy for their research. In this talk, a brief introduction to Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy technique (with a focus on microscopy) and its application to different areas of science will be given. Various examples of employing synchrotron radiation in this technique will be presented. The talk is aimed at a large population of scientists with interests in cancer-science, neuro-science, medical science, condensed matter physics, material science, agriculture and even archeology!
