Spectroscopy
Summary
Introduction into optical spectroscopy of molecules
Content
- Overview of Molecular Spectroscopy
- Molecular Symmetry and Molecular Spectroscopy
- Rotational Spectroscopy
- Vibrational Spectroscopy
- Electronic Spectroscopy
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Quantum Chemistry
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Discuss the Born Oppenheimer approximation and its consequences
- Derive line intensities of transitions
- Derive rotational energy levels of different types of molecules
- Analyze rotational spectra
- Derive vibrational energy levels of molecules
- Analyze rovibrational spectra
- Describe Raman spectroscopy
- Analyze Raman spectra
- Formulate the Franck Condon principle
- Analyze rovibronic spectra of diatomic molecules
- Work out / Determine selection rules using group theory
Teaching methods
Ex Cathedra with excersise sessions
Expected student activities
Work on the excercises at home
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Resources
Bibliography
Primary References:
- J. M. Hollas, Molecular Spectroscopy
- C. H. Townes and A. L. Schawlow, Microwave Spectroscopy
- D. A. McQuarrie, Quantum Chemistry
Secondary References:
- G. Herzberg, Molecular Spectra and Molecular Structure. I. Spectra of Diatomic Molecules
- G. Herzberg, Molecular Spectra and Molecular Structure. II. Infrared and Raman Spectra of Polyatomic Molecules
- G. Herzberg, Molecular Spectra and Molecular Structure. III. Electronic Spectra and Electronic Structure of Polyatomic Molecules
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Modern spectroscopy / Hollas
- Quantum chemistry / McQuarrie
- Electronic spectra and electronic structure of polyatomic molecules / Herzberg
- Microwave spectroscopy / Townes
- Infrared and Raman spectra of polyatomic molecules / Herzberg
- Spectra of diatomic molecules / Herzberg
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Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Spectroscopy
- Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: obligatoire
Semaine de référence
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21-22 |
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Cours
Exercice, TP
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