Fourier Transform Infrared Photopyroelectric Spectroscopy of Solids: A New Technique

Abstract
A novel analytical technique, Fourier transform infrared photopyroelectric spectroscopy (FT-IR-P2ES) is demonstrated and applied to spectroscopic investigations of solid materials. The salient features of the technique and its advantages over other conventional FT-IR photothermal methods are discussed. A few selected quantitative applications are presented as examples of the versatility and sensitivity of the new technique.