Modified two-dimensional correlation spectra for streamlined determination of sequential order of intensity variations

Abstract

Modified forms of two-dimensional (2D) correlation spectra, i.e., sign-adjusted asynchronous spectrum and merged correlation spectrum, are discussed. They are developed for the streamlined determination of the sequential order of spectral intensity variations using only one 2D map by combining the pertinent information of synchronous and asynchronous spectra. Development of small side lobe artifacts near the peripheral of a cross peak is sometimes noted, especially for highly overlapped bands which are changing intensities in the opposite directions. The merit of the ease of interpretation afforded by the modification of correlation spectra probably outweighs the introduction minor artifacts, but some care certainly is required to avoid misinterpretation. Modified spectrum provides additional characteristic signature to the butterfly pattern cluster of cross peaks for the unambiguous identification of the presence of a band with position shift.