Chiroptical spectroscopy

Chiroptical spectroscopy is a technique used to study the optical properties of chiral molecules, which are molecules that can exist in two mirror-image forms, much like left and right hands. This method involves passing circularly polarized light through a sample and measuring how the light interacts with the molecules. The way the light twists or rotates as it passes through can provide valuable information about the molecule's structure and arrangement. This technique is important in fields like chemistry, biology, and pharmaceuticals, helping scientists understand complex substances and their behavior.