The basic molecular spectroscopy course aims to explain graduate students' basic science of the interaction of photons with
matter followed by an introduction to various photon-based spectroscopies used to characterize molecular materials.
You may wonder why an engineer should have an interest in molecular spectroscopy.
This is because the birth of new functional materials is increasingly dependent on developing new molecules and their controlled self-assembly to form a material with interesting properties. In 1960, Richard Feynman, a famous American physicist, said ”There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom“, suggesting so called “bottom-up approach” to new materials.
In this class you will learn how to investigate the matter at the molecular level with the help of various spectroscopic methods.
This is because the birth of new functional materials is increasingly dependent on developing new molecules and their controlled self-assembly to form a material with interesting properties. In 1960, Richard Feynman, a famous American physicist, said ”There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom“, suggesting so called “bottom-up approach” to new materials.
In this class you will learn how to investigate the matter at the molecular level with the help of various spectroscopic methods.
- The students will understand basic quantum chemistry and its role in describing molecular motions.
- The students will understand how photons interact with matter and what information can be obtained using photon-based spectroscopies.
- The students will know basic spectroscopic methods and their usage and limitations.
- The students will be able to apply a spectroscopic method to their own scientific subject.
- The students will become familiar with basic instrumentation used in photon spectroscopies.
| Reports | Mid-term | Final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 0% | 10% | 5% | 15% |
| 2. | 0% | 10% | 5% | 15% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| 4. | 10% | 5% | 10% | 25% |
| 5. | 0% | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Total. | 20% | 40% | 40% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | The basic science of molecular spectroscopy. Wave properties of light, the quantum theory of light. Absorption and emission of light by molecular species. |
Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 2． | Types of molecular motions and their quantum description. Symmetry of molecules. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 3． | Vibrational spectroscopy- classical and quantum description of molecular vibrations. Normal modes, character tables. |
Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 4． | Infrared spectroscopy. Selection rules. Analysis of IR spectra. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 5． | Raman spectroscopy. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 6． | Instrumentation used in photon-based spectroscopy. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 7． | Mid-term exam and discussion of solutions to the problems in the exam. | Review materials of class 1-6. | 190minutes |
| 8． | Application and limitations of vibrational spectroscopy. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| Report on selected application of application of vibrational spectroscopy and its limitations. | |||
| 9． | Electronic spectroscopy. Electronic transitions, energy of electronic transitions. Term symbols. | Read handouts and web resources. | 300minutes |
| 10． | UV-VIS spectroscopy. Instrumentation used in UV-VIS spectroscopy. Application in chemistry and biology. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 11． | Fluorescence spectroscopy. Application in chemistry and biology. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 12． | Atomic emission spectroscopy. Principles and applications. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 13． | Introduction to surface-sensitive spectroscopic techniques. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 14． | Final exam and discussion of solutions to the problems in the exam. | Review materials of class 8-12 | 300minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2880minutes |
Evaluation will be performed on the basis of the mid-term exam and final exam and report.
To pass, the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
To pass, the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| The Others | Feedback is provided during office hours. Please contact teacher and make an appointment. |
P. W.Atkins: Physical Chemistry, 8th Edition, New York, 2006.
J. M. Hollas- Modern Spectroscopy, 4th Edition, (Wiley, 2009).
D. C. Harris, M.D. Bertolucci: Symmetry and Spectroscopy: Dover, 1989.
Lectures slides will be distributed before each class.
J. M. Hollas- Modern Spectroscopy, 4th Edition, (Wiley, 2009).
D. C. Harris, M.D. Bertolucci: Symmetry and Spectroscopy: Dover, 1989.
Lectures slides will be distributed before each class.
- Contact via e-mail, the e-mail addresses to Dr. 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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