Learning objectives
acquisition of basic knowledge in molecular spectroscopy
Prerequisites
molecular quantum mechanics
Course unit content
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Electromagnetic radiation<br />
classical and quantum mechanical description <br />
matter-radiation interaction<br />
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Time-dependent perturbation theory<br />
linear perturbation<br />
impulsive and steady-state perturbation<br />
absorption and emission of light<br />
electric dipole approximation<br />
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Linear response theory<br />
response and suscettivity<br />
time-resolved e steady-state experiments<br />
active and passive processes<br />
Kramers-Kroenig relations<br />
refractive index and exctinction coefficient<br />
relaxation and band-shapes <br />
an application: optical activity and chirality<br />
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Optical spectroscopy <br />
the separation of motions<br />
electronic spectroscopy<br />
vibrational spectroscopy<br />
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Magnetic spectroscopy<br />
basic NMR and ESR experiments<br />
solution NMR: chemical shift and J-coupling<br />
Bloch equations<br />
FT-NMR
Full programme
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Bibliography
G.C.Schatz, M.A.Ratner, Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry, Dover (2002)
Teaching methods
oral lesson and oral exam
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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