Explain ATR phenomenon and its applications
(a) Explain ATR phenomenon and its applications
Ans.2.(a) ATRInternal reflection spectroscopy is a technique for obtaining IR spectra of samples that are difficult to deal with, such as solids of limited solubility, films, threads, pastes, adhesives, and powders. Principle when a beam of radiation passes from a denser to a less dense medium, reflection occurs. The fraction of the incident beam reflected increases as the angle of incidence becomes larger; beyond a certain critical angle, reflection is complete. It has been shown both theoretically and experimentally that during the reflection process the beam penetrate a small distance into the less dense medium before reflection occurs.