This module introduces students to advanced analytical science techniques, such as NMR, mass spectrometry, circular and linear dichroism, Raman spectroscopy, surface spectroscopies and sensor techniques. Aspects of instrument construction and design will be explored, with the aim of answering questions such as: What happens to the sample to create a signal that is recorded? What signal does the instrument produce and how is this transformed into the output the user receives? How is the instrument output used to deduce molecular structure or other analytical information.

Module leader:
Prof Steven Brown