Tradução da 2.ª edição alemã de "Einführung in die ultrarotspektroskopie" de 1957 com adições extensivas fornecidas pelo próprio autor.

Part I - Fundamentals of the theory of infrared spectra in the gaseous state. 1- Quantum-theoretical basis. 2 - The infrared spectrum of diatomic molecules. 3 - Symmetry properties of molecules and vibrations. 4 - Rotational spectra of polyatomic molecules. 5 - The vibrations and vibrational spectra of polyatomic molecules. 6 - Rotational-vibrational spectra of polyatomic molecules. 7 - Infrared spectra of liquids and solids. Part II - Equipment and experimental technique of infrared spectroscopy. 1- Radiation sources. 2 - Monochromators. 3 - Radiation detectors. 4 - General discussion of spectrometers. 5 - Commercial infrared spectrometers. 6 - Spectrometer accessories. 7 - Non-resolving infrared instruments. 8 - Preparation of samples. Part III - The methods of practical infrared spectroscopy. 1 - The interpretation of chemical constitution. 2 - Qualitative analysis. 3 - Quantitative analysis. 4 - Reflection, polarization and microspectroscopic measurements. Part IV - Results and applications. 1 - The infrared spectra of some important classes of substances. 2 - Substances of high molecular weight. 3 - Inorganic compounds. 4 - Special effects and applications.