Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Electromagnetic Radiation
Interaction of Radiation (UV/VIS) with Matter
The Nature of Electronic Excitations in Matter (Polymer Blends)
Relationship of Structure of Matter to the Electronic Absorption Spectrum
The Correspondence of Color and Transparent Spectrum
Relationship of Polymer Blends to Material Characterization
Optical Properties of Semiconductors (Polymers and Polymer Blends)
Optical Absorption Spectra of Materials
Instrumentation
Radiation Sources
Monochromator
Detection Area and Detectors
Data Acquisition
Classification of Errors in Spectrophotometry