This document presents information about Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). It begins with an introduction and overview of the principle, instrumentation, and applications of FTIR. The principle section explains that infrared light from a source passes through an interferometer containing a beam splitter and movable/fixed mirrors, which produces an interferogram that is then converted to an infrared spectrum via Fourier transformation. The applications listed are identification of organic compounds by their infrared spectra, determination of functional groups, quantitative analysis using Beer's Law, and identification of drug impurities. References on FTIR are also provided.