The Fisk Infrared Institute is a five-day, Monday through Friday, course which focuses on thorough group frequency lectures by Norman Colthup and Clara Craver. This course draws scientists principally from industrial and governmental laboratories who need to interpret IR and Raman spectral data for research and analytical applications. Interpretation lectures are by Norman Colthup, author of the text used in the course, and Clara Craver, Consultant in Spectroscopy and Polymer Science and Editor of the Coblentz Society Books of Infrared Spectra. Lectures cover the vibrational basis for group frequency assignments, detailed discussion of the interpretation of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, substituted aromatics, heterocyclics, organic compounds containing OH, NH, CO, CN, Si, amide, phospho groups, inorganic compounds and gas-phase spectra.
Special lectures cover computer-assisted spectroscopy, reference spectra and data handling.
Multi-component systems, trace analysis, micro sampling, software and polymers are emphasized in lecture and laboratory. Experience with specialized accessories and software will be available as an option for interested students. These options include micro spectroscopy, computer-assisted processes, quantitative analysis, internal reflectance, search, deconvolution, diffuse reflection, subtraction and Raman. Lectures on IR interpretation, computer assisted spectroscopy, special sampling procedures for polymers, adhesives, reflection and micro techniques, and quantitative analysis. Simultaneous sessions alternate with one-half of the class in each to provide good individual attention and instrument access.