REGISTRATION FORM

Spectra Interpretation Short Course

27^th – 29^th March 2006

The University of Manchester

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Return to: G. Dent, CEAS, The Unversity of Manchester, PO Box 88, Manchester M60 1QD

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Course Contact Details

For more information please contact

Course organiser, Mr Geoffrey Dent

Tel 01457 874027

Email g.dent@manchester.ac.uk

Fax 0161 300 9320

Address CEAS,The University of Manchester

PO Box 88, Manchester M60 1QD

Course Tutors

Prof John van der Maas

University of Utrecht

John Chalmers

VS Consulting & University of Nottingham

Geoffrey Dent

GD Analytical Consulting & University of Manchester

Peter de Peinder

Philips and University of Utrecht

About CEAS and the IRDG

CEAS, formed from the merger of the Chemical Engineering Dept and DIAS, enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and leading edge research.

The IRDG is a long standing, active independent society with membership drawn from industry, academia and research organisations.

For details contact Prof Jack Yarwood

Tel 01142 253887

Email j.yarwood@shu.ac.uk

Website www.irdg.org

www.manchester.ac.uk/ceas

The Infrared and Raman Discussion Group (IRDG)

and

the School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science(CEAS)

present

A Short Course and workshop for users of

Infrared(FTIR) and Raman Spectroscopy

Interpretation of Infrared and

Raman Spectra

27^th – 29^th March 2006

www.manchester.ac.uk/ceas

Who Will Benefit From This Course?

Any user of IR or Raman spectroscopy and anyone whose work relies on IR or Raman data, whether in the laboratory, in the factory or in the field will benefit from this course.

What is IR and Raman Spectroscopy?

Infrared and Raman Spectroscopies are flexible and complimentary techniques widely used in industry and in academic research to identify the chemical constituents of a broad range of materials.

What is the Course Objective?

Instrument manufacturers can teach you the basics of how to operate an Infrared or Raman spectrometer.

This course focuses on how to interpret effectively the spectra your instrument produces. It will also teach you how the operation of your spectrometer impacts on the data it gives you.

Why is This Important?

Interpreting spectra is a complex task, which can be confusing. Analysing samples from real processes and experiments is very different from example test samples containing only pure components.

Without training, it can be difficult to know which data are relevant. The skills and knowledge this course will give you will enable you to be confident that you are gaining the fullest information from your IR and Raman spectra correctly and accurately.

What Will I Learn?

· Learn how to analyse IR and Raman spectra from first principles.

· Learn the best practice approach to interpreting infrared and Raman spectra

· Understand the limitations of IR and Raman spectrometry and common mistakes to avoid.

· Discover how to interpret spectra more appropriately to understand the complete picture.

· Learn how to make sense of analyses of mixtures and real-world samples

· Understand how to distinguish significant points on the spectra from irrelevant data

· Discover new data sources and learn about computer aided interpretation of spectra

Course Features

· Suitable for all levels of infrared (FTIR) or Raman spectrometer user, from the novice to the highly experienced

· Opportunity for you to network with experts who have extensive industrial and academic experience in this area

· Bring along samples of spectra from your own laboratory or site to use as case studies

· Analysis of a wide range of materials will be covered, from organics to inorganics, halogens to polymers, aliphatic to aromatic hydrocarbons

Venue and Accommodation

The course will be held at the University of Manchester campus in the centre of Manchester.

Conveniently situated close to major road links, Piccadilly railway station and an international airport, you will find the University of Manchester easy to reach.

For directions and maps, please see http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/howtofindus/ or request a University of Manchester travel leaflet.

A wide range of hotels are located within a few minutes walk of the CEAS campus.

Nearby hotels include:

Manchester Days Hotel tel: 0161 955 8062

The Ibis Hotel (Charles St) tel: 0161 272 5000

Malmaison Hotel tel: 0161 278 1000

Timetable

A detailed timetable will be sent to delegates shortly before the course.

Start and finish times will be as follows:

Monday 27^th March 10am – 6pm

Tuesday 28^th March 9am – 6pm

Wednesday 29^th March 9 am – 4pm

Course Fee

The registration fee for this course is £725. The fee includes all tuition, course lecture notes, lunches, refreshments and a Course Dinner on Tuesday 28^th March. Register before the 27^th February and receive a discounted rate of £685.