Advanced Spectroscopy

Course title

7M250000

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Course content

The advanced molecular spectroscopy course aims to explain graduate students the physical chemistry used to describe molecular vibrations.
It will introduce students to the group theory which is used to predict molecular vibrations according to the symmetry of the molecule.
In the second-half of the course the advanced topics in surface and interface-specific vibrational spectroscopies will be explained.

Purpose of class

This course is intended for students who plan to enroll in PhD program and think about pursuing an academic career.

Goals and objectives

To understand physical principles describing molecular vibrations.
To use character tables to predict IR and Raman active normal modes.
To describe molecular orientation on surfaces based on polarization studies.
To apply surface and interface sensitive vibrational spectroscopy to problems in science and technology.

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1．	Review of quantum chemistry. Molecular symmetry. Point groups.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
2．	Review of quantum chemistry. Molecular symmetry. Point groups.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
3．	Group theory. Character tables. Application of character tables.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
4．	Group theory. Character tables. Application of character tables.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
5．	Molecular vibrations and normal modes. Calculation of the energy of the normal modes using Gaussian.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
6．	Molecular vibrations and normal modes. Calculation of the energy of the normal modes using Gaussian.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
7．	Mid-term exam.	Review acquired knowledge and read designated chapters of the textbook.	300minutes
8．	Polarization, overtones, inversion doubling.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
9．	Surface-sensitive vibrational spectroscopies. Polarization and orientation of molecules on surfaces.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
10．	Surface-sensitive vibrational spectroscopies. Polarization and orientation of molecules on surfaces.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
11．	Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Nonlinear spectroscopy.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
12．	Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Nonlinear spectroscopy.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
13．	Instrumentation- lasers, photon detectors.	Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic.	90minutes
14．	Final exam.	Review acquired knowledge and read designated chapters of the textbook.	300minutes
Total.	-	-	1680minutes

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Quizzes	Mid-term exam	Final exam	Report	Total.
1.	10%	30%	30%	30%	100%
2.					0%
3.					0%
4.					0%
Total.	10%	30%	30%	30%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Evaluation will be performed on the basis of exam results, report and quizzes.

Textbooks and reference materials

Donald A. McQuarrie, John D. Simon: Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach
P. W.Atkins: Physical Chemistry, 8th Edition, New York, 2006.
D. C. Harris, M.D. Bertolucci: Symmetry and Spectroscopy: Dover, 1989.

Prerequisites

Solid background in physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Completed the basic molecular spectroscopy course.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Please set an appointment by e-mail.

Relation to the environment

Regionally-oriented

Development of social and professional independence

Active-learning course

Course by professor with work experience

Work experience	Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A	N/A

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