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.
| 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% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Review of quantum chemistry. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 2． | Molecular symmetry. Point groups. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 3． | Group theory. Character tables. |
Read handouts and web resources. | 100minutes |
| 4． | Application of character tables. | Read handouts and web resources. | 100minutes |
| 5． | Molecular vibrations and normal modes. Calculation of the energy of the normal modes using open source software. |
Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| Download indicated software to you computer. | |||
| 6． | Molecular vibrations and normal modes. Calculation of the energy of the normal modes using open source software. |
Read handouts and web resources. | 100minutes |
| Download indicated software to you computer. | 300minutes | ||
| 7． | Mid-term exam and discussion of solutions to the problems in the exam. | Review materials introduced in class 1-6. | 300minutes |
| 8． | Polarization and orientation of molecules on surfaces. Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Molecular orientation with TERS. |
Read handouts and web resources. | 100minutes |
| Read distributed article. | 90minutes | ||
| 9． | Instrumentation- lasers. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 10． | Instrumentation- photon detectors. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 11． | Nonlinear spectroscopy. | Read handouts and web resources. | 190minutes |
| 12． | Biomolecular spectroscopy. | Read handouts and web resources. | 100minutes |
| 300minutes | |||
| 13． | Advances and challenges in molecular spectroscopy. | Read handouts and web resources. | 90minutes |
| Report on limitations of vibrational spectroscopies. | 100minutes | ||
| 14． | Final exam and discussion of solutions to the problems in the exam. | Review materials introduced in class 7-12. | 300minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 3120minutes |
Evaluation will be performed on the basis of class presentation, reports, mid-term exam and final exam.
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. |
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.
The course is intended for students who plan to enroll in PhD program and think about pursuing an academic career.
Solid background in physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Solid background in physics, chemistry and mathematics.
- 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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