Vibrational Spectroscopy provides a vehicle for the publication of original research that focuses on vibrational spectroscopy. This covers infrared, near-infrared and Raman spectroscopies and publishes papers dealing with developments in applications, theory, techniques and instrumentation.

The topics covered by the journal include:

Sampling techniques,
Vibrational spectroscopy coupled with separation techniques,
Instrumentation (Fourier transform, conventional and laser based),
Data manipulation,
Spectra-structure correlation and group frequencies.

The application areas covered include:

Analytical chemistry,
Bio-organic and bio-inorganic chemistry,
Organic chemistry,
Inorganic chemistry,
Catalysis,
Environmental science,
Industrial chemistry,
Materials science,
Physical chemistry,
Polymer science,
Process control,
Specialized problem solving.