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, students will acquire knowledge about advanced topics in surface and interface-specific vibrational spectroscopies.
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, students will acquire knowledge about advanced topics in surface and interface-specific vibrational spectroscopies.
In this class, students will learn how to use symmetry of the molecule and group theory to describe molecular vibrations and
predict vibrational spectra.
You will learn how to identify molecules by analyzing their vibrational spectra.
You will learn how to identify molecules by analyzing their vibrational spectra.
- The students will be able to describe molecular vibrations using mathematical formulas.
- The students will learn how to use character tables to predict IR and Raman active normal modes.
- The students will be able to describe molecular orientation on surfaces based on polarization studies.
- The students will be able to apply surface and interface sensitive vibrational spectroscopy to problems in science and technology.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Review of quantum chemistry. Molecular symmetry. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 2． | Review of quantum chemistry. Point groups. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 3． | Group theory. Character tables. |
Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
100minutes |
| 4． | Application of character tables. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
100minutes |
| 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. |
190minutes |
| 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. |
100minutes |
| Report #1 on Gaussian problem. | 300minutes | ||
| 7． | Mid-term exam and discussion of solutions to the problems in the 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. |
100minutes |
| 9． | Surface-sensitive vibrational spectroscopies. Polarization and orientation of molecules on surfaces. |
Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 10． | Nonlinear spectroscopy. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 11． | Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS). Instrumentation. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 12． | Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Molecular orientation with TERS. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
100minutes |
| Report #2 on molecular orientation using Raman spectra. | 300minutes | ||
| 13． | Instrumentation- lasers, photon detectors. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 14． | Final exam and discussion of solutions to the problems in the exam. | Review acquired knowledge and read designated chapters of the textbook. |
300minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 3030minutes |
| Reports | Mid-term exam | Final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 15% | 5% | 25% |
| 2. | 5% | 15% | 5% | 25% |
| 3. | 5% | 5% | 15% | 25% |
| 4. | 5% | 5% | 15% | 25% |
| Total. | 20% | 40% | 40% | - |
Evaluation will be performed on the basis of class presentation, reports, mid-term exam and final exam.
Reports will contribute 20% to your grade.
Mid-term exam will contribute 40% to your grade.
Final exam will contribute 40% to your grade.
To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Reports will contribute 20% to your grade.
Mid-term exam will contribute 40% to your grade.
Final exam will contribute 40% to your grade.
To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
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.
Lecture slides will be distributed electronically before each class.
P. W.Atkins: Physical Chemistry, 8th Edition, New York, 2006.
D. C. Harris, M.D. Bertolucci: Symmetry and Spectroscopy: Dover, 1989.
Lecture slides will be distributed electronically before each class.
Solid, undergraduate level background in physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Completed the basic molecular spectroscopy course.
The course is intended for students who plan to enroll in PhD program and think about pursuing an academic career.
Completed the basic molecular spectroscopy course.
The course is intended for students who plan to enroll in PhD program and think about pursuing an academic career.
- Contact via e-mail, the e-mail addresses to Izabela Rzeznicka: izabela[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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