CH-643 / 1 credit

Teacher(s): Bostedt Christoph, Feldmann Sascha, Invited lecturers (see below), Kavokine Nikita, Vanicek Jiri

Language: English

Remark: Spring 26 + Fall 26


Frequency

Every 3 years

Summary

Students can learn about the broader research in Phyiscal Chemistry and broaden their horizon beyond their own field by listening to 14 talks by speakers presenting their recent research. The students get the opportunity to also personally meet the speakers and discuss research topics.

Content

14 lectures per calendar year about reseearch activties of invited speakers. The talks will cover diverse topics across the field of Physical
Chemistry. The themes may include but are not limited to studying quantum phenomena, function, and dynamics in molecular or materials
systems with spectroscopy, imaging, or theoretical approaches. The goal of this course is to broaden the students' horizon by making them
familiar with current topics in Physical Chemistry, in particular with ongoing research outside their own field.
The speakers and talk titles will be announces at the beginning of each semester on the Physical Chemistry Seminars website.
Assessment:
Attend a minimum of 14 seminars per year (7 per semester). At the end of the calendar year, students submit a short report summarizing the main topics covered in the seminars, with particular focus on one selected seminar, along with a critical reflection on what they learned.

 


Keywords

Physical chemistry; spectroscopy, imaging, theory, ultrafast; quantum phenoma, function, dynamics, materials; molecular and materials properties, interfaces; research talks;

Assessment methods

Assessment: Attend a minimum of 14 seminars per year (7 per semester). At the end of the calendar year, students submit a short report summarizing the main topics covered in the seminars, with particular focus on one selected seminar, along with a critical reflection on what they learned

In the programs

  • Exam form: Term paper (session free)
  • Subject examined: Physical Chemistry Seminar 1: Trends
  • Courses: 14 Hour(s)
  • Project: 16 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional

Reference week

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