Learning objectives
The course aims to provide fundamental knowledge for understanding the most important spectroscopic techniques used in diagnostic investigations of the cultural heritage.
Prerequisites
Attendance of courses in Experimental Physics and Introduction to Modern Physics
Course unit content
Spectroscopy and rudiments of quantum mechanics
Full programme
Electromagnetic radiation and interactions with matter - Photons - Energy transitions - Atomic spectroscopy - Absorption and emission - Vibrational Spectroscopies - IR absorption - Raman - FTIR techniques - Micro-Raman - Molecular spectroscopy - UV-VIS - XRF - X-ray fluorescence - X-ray absorption - Thermoluminescence - LIBS (Light Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) - notes on XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy) - notes on NMR - Nuclear magnetic resonance - notes on Mossbauer effect
Bibliography
Notes and information provided by the professor
Teaching methods
Oral lesson
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination with discussion of the technique to case studies
Other information
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