Total Internal Reflection Spectroscopy for Studying Soft Matter

Woods, David A.; Bain, Colin D.

doi:10.1039/c3sm52817k

Total Internal Reflection Spectroscopy for Studying Soft Matter

Woods, David A.; Bain, Colin D.

Authors

David A. Woods

Colin D. Bain

Abstract

Total internal reflection (TIR) spectroscopy is a widely used technique to study soft matter at interfaces. This tutorial review aims to provide researchers with an overview of the principles, experimental design and applications of TIR spectroscopy to enable them to understand how this class of techniques might be used in their research. It also highlights limitations and pitfalls of TIR techniques, which will assist readers in critically analysing the literature. Techniques covered include attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR), TIR fluorescence, TIR Raman scattering and cavity-enhanced techniques. Other related techniques are briefly described.

Citation

Woods, D. A., & Bain, C. D. (2014). Total Internal Reflection Spectroscopy for Studying Soft Matter. Soft Matter, 10(8), 1071-1096. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3sm52817k

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	Feb 1, 2014
Deposit Date	Feb 6, 2014
Publicly Available Date	Feb 20, 2014
Journal	Soft Matter
Print ISSN	1744-683X
Electronic ISSN	1744-6848
Publisher	Royal Society of Chemistry
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	10
Issue	8
Pages	1071-1096
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1039/c3sm52817k