ABSTRACT
Infrared microspectroscopy (IMS) is the union of microscopy and spectroscopy for microanalysis. Microscopy is the science of creating, recording, and inter preting magnified images. Analytical spectroscopy is the science of emission, reflection, and absorption of radiant energy to determine the structure and com position of matter. Each science provides specific information about a material's composition and structure. Both sciences are rooted in optics and in the inter action of radiant energy with matter. Because of their common base, microscopy and spectroscopy are inseparable in IMS. The fullest application of IMS results from using proven techniques of both sciences.
