Molecular spectroscopy in chemistry
Summary
Summary The course first, overviews the necessary background topics in geometrical and wave optics, quantum mechanics. This follows by studying the fundamentals of lasers, particular types of lasers and their applications for spectroscopy, chemical conversion, biomedical research and applications.
Content
- Brief introduction to the light wave properties, geometrical optics, diffration and interferomety phenomena and quantum mechanics.
- Fundamentals of lasers, different types of modern lasers and their practical use.
- Laser wavelength conversion, nonlinear optics.
- Laser spectroscopy, laser chemistry, laser applications in biological research and in medicine.
Keywords
chemistry, spectroscopy, wavelength, nonlinear, optics, biomolecules, analytical, polarization
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Basic in physics, in statistical and quantum mechanics.
Recommended courses
Basic in physics, in statistical and quantum mechanics.
Important concepts to start the course
Boltzmann distribution, molecular degrees of freedom, electromagnetic radiatio
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Analyze basic parts of lasers
- Characterize laser radiation
- Operate commercial lasers
- Propose the optimal type of laser for their need
- Select appropriately type of spectroscopic method
- Design an experimental approach for identification of biomolecules
- Interpret the results of spectroscopic measurements
- Elaborate optimal spectroscopic anapytical approach
Transversal skills
- Demonstrate a capacity for creativity.
- Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
Teaching methods
PP presentations,
solving simple problems
demonstration of experiments
Expected student activities
actively ask questions
Assessment methods
oral exam
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | No |
| Forum | No |
Resources
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
No
Bibliography
G. R. Fowles, Introduction to Modern Optics (Holt, Reinhart, Winston, New York, 1978); ISBN 0-03-089404-2
J. H. Moore, C. C. Davis and M. A. Coplan, Building Scientific Apparatus (Addison-Wesley, Redwood City, 1989); ISBN 0-201-13189-7
A. E. Siegmann, Lasers (University Science Books, Mill Valley, 1986); ISBN 0-935702-11-5
A. Yariv, Introduction to Optical Electronics, (Holt, Reinhart, Winston, New York, 1976); ISBN 0-03-089892-7
D. L. Anrews, Lasers in Chemistry (Springer, 1997); ISBN 3-540-61982-8
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Lasers in chemistry / Andrews
- Introduction to modern optics / Fowles
- Introduction to optical electronics / Yariv
- Lasers / Siegemann
- Building scientific apparatus / Moore
Notes/Handbook
Lecture notes
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Molecular spectroscopy in chemistry
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Molecular spectroscopy in chemistry
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional