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Ferraro, John Ralph was born on January 27, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles and Jennie (Carlotta) Ferraro.
(The success of the first edition of this book has encoura...)
The success of the first edition of this book has encouraged us to revise and update it. In the second edition we have attempted to further clarify por tions of the text in reference to point symmetry, keeping certain sections and removing others. The ever-expanding interest in solids necessitates some discussion on space symmetry. In this edition we have expanded the discus sion on point symmetry to include space symmetry. The selection rules in clude space group selection rules (for k = 0). Numerous examples are pro vided to acquaint the reader with the procedure necessary to accomplish this. Recent examples from the literature are given to illustrate the use of group theory in the interpretation of molecular spectra and in the determination of molecular structure. The text is intended for scientists and students with only a limited theoretical background in spectroscopy. For this reason we have presented detailed procedures for carrying out the selection rules and normal coor dinate treatment of molecules. We have chosen to exclude discussion on symmetry aspects of molecular orbital theory and ligand field theory. It has been our approach to highlight vibrational data only, primarily to keep the size and cost of the book to a reasonable limit.
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During the course of far-infrared investigations of inorganic and coordina tion compounds at Argonne National Laboratory in the years 1962-1966, it became apparent that no suitable book existed which correlated and dis cussed the important vibrations occurring in this region for these molecules. Early in 1967 the initial steps were taken to write such a book. Then, in 1968, an excellent text by Professor David M. Adams entitled Metal-Ligand and Related Vibrations was published. At this point serious consideration was given to discontinuing work on this book. However, upon examination of Adams' book, it became clear that the references covered only the period to 1966. This field of research is accelerating so tremendously, and the period 1966-1969 has seen so many new studies, that upon reconsideration it was decided to continue writing this text. The references in this book, particularly in the last several chapters, include many papers published in 1969. However, the proliferation of the far-infrared literature has made it impossible to present all the published material that has any bearing on the subject. Many titles do not pertain primarily to the far-infrared region as such, and some of this research has been omitted for this reason. Organometallic compounds have been neglected since the author feels that adequate reviews of that subject are available. Other studies may be missing simply because, owing to space limitations, only the more important researches could be considered. Of course, "importance" may, in this case, reflect the author's interest and prejudices.
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(The success of the first edition of this book has encoura...)
The success of the first edition of this book has encouraged us to revise and update it. In the second edition we have attempted to further clarify por tions of the text in reference to point symmetry, keeping certain sections and removing others. The ever-expanding interest in solids necessitates some discussion on space symmetry. In this edition we have expanded the discus sion on point symmetry to include space symmetry. The selection rules in clude space group selection rules (for k = 0). Numerous examples are pro vided to acquaint the reader with the procedure necessary to accomplish this. Recent examples from the literature are given to illustrate the use of group theory in the interpretation of molecular spectra and in the determination of molecular structure. The text is intended for scientists and students with only a limited theoretical background in spectroscopy. For this reason we have presented detailed procedures for carrying out the selection rules and normal coor dinate treatment of molecules. We have chosen to exclude discussion on symmetry aspects of molecular orbital theory and ligand field theory. It has been our approach to highlight vibrational data only, primarily to keep the size and cost of the book to a reasonable limit.
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(During the course of far-infrared investigations of inorg...)
During the course of far-infrared investigations of inorganic and coordina tion compounds at Argonne National Laboratory in the years 1962-1966, it became apparent that no suitable book existed which correlated and dis cussed the important vibrations occurring in this region for these molecules. Early in 1967 the initial steps were taken to write such a book. Then, in 1968, an excellent text by Professor David M. Adams entitled Metal-Ligand and Related Vibrations was published. At this point serious consideration was given to discontinuing work on this book. However, upon examination of Adams' book, it became clear that the references covered only the period to 1966. This field of research is accelerating so tremendously, and the period 1966-1969 has seen so many new studies, that upon reconsideration it was decided to continue writing this text. The references in this book, particularly in the last several chapters, include many papers published in 1969. However, the proliferation of the far-infrared literature has made it impossible to present all the published material that has any bearing on the subject. Many titles do not pertain primarily to the far-infrared region as such, and some of this research has been omitted for this reason. Organometallic compounds have been neglected since the author feels that adequate reviews of that subject are available. Other studies may be missing simply because, owing to space limitations, only the more important researches could be considered. Of course, "importance" may, in this case, reflect the author's interest and prejudices.
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Ferraro, John Ralph was born on January 27, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles and Jennie (Carlotta) Ferraro.
Bachelor of Science, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1954. Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1948.
Chemist Kankakee (Illinois) Arsenal, 1941-1942. With Argonne National Laboratory, 1948-1980, senior chemist, 1968-1980. Spectroscopy advisory board Chemical Rubber Company, Cleveland, 1971-1975.
Searle professor chemistry Loyola University, Chicago, 1980-1986. Chemical consultant, since 1986. Visiting professor University Rome, 1966-1967, 78, 84, 88-89, University Arizona, 1973-1974, University Aachen, Federal Republic of Germany, 1987, University Cagliari, Italy, 1989, 91.
Adjunct professor planetary science University Arizona, 1980-1985. Professor emeritus Loyola University, Chicago, since 1985. Special term faculty appointment Argonne (Illinois) National Laboratory, 1986-2005.
Consultant Kenwood Laboratory, Chicago, 1982-1994, Bio-Rad, Digilab Division, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1986.
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(Praise for Introductory Raman Spectroscopy Key Features...)
(This volume is a consequence of a series of seminars pres...)
(A comprehensive coverage of organic superconductors, this...)
(This second edition of Introductory Raman Spectroscopy se...)
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Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Fellow Society for Applied Spectroscopy (president 1965, honorary member, Professional Achievement in Spectroscopy award Chicago section 1975, Distinguished Service award national society 1986). Member American Chemical Society, Research Society of America, Coblentz Society (honorary member, board managers 1969-1973) American Institute Chemists, New York Academy of Sciences, Illinois Academy of Sciences, Italian Chemical Society (emeritus fellow 1991), Sigma Xi, Sigma Pi Sigma.
Married Mary J. Leo, June 21, 1947. Children: Lawrence, Janice, Victoria.