Matrix isolation is a technique for trapping reactive species at very low temperatures and studying them spectroscopically. This unique introduction to the subject offers detailed practical advice on how to carry out matrix-isolation experiments. Topics discussed include: the strengths and limitations of matrix isolation; how to build a matrix-isolation laboratory from scratch, with full descriptions of all the necessary equipment; ancillary equipment for generating reactive species; various methods for forming low-temperature matrices; and matrix photochemistry with polarized light. The book...