[ACS Symposium Series] Raman Spectroscopy in the Undergraduate Curriculum Volume 1305 || Integration of Raman Spectroscopy in Undergraduate Instruction and Research at Pace University

摘要： The integration of Raman spectroscopy into undergraduate instruction and research at Pace University is discussed in this chapter. This includes the introduction of the principle of Raman instrumentation, first by theory through the use of Gaussian calculations and interpretation of readily available spectra and then using the instrument after the acquisition of a B&W Tek Miniram in 2012. The availability of the instrument allows students to expand their research in sol-gel, ionic liquid, pharmaceuticals, and biodiesel. The development of simple experiments to incorporate into laboratory classes and side-by-side comparisons of experimental results and theoretical calculations are also presented. The challenges and successes of having this instrument in our teaching facility are also described.