529-0434-00L Physical Chemistry V: Spectroscopy
Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
Lecturers | H. J. Wörner |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
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529-0434-00 G | Physical Chemistry V: Spectroscopy Groups are selected in myStudies. | 3 hrs |
| H. J. Wörner |
Catalogue data
Abstract | thermal radiation and Planck's law; transition probabilities, rate equations; atomic structure and spectra electronic, vibrational, and rotational spectroscopy of molecules symmetry, group theory, and selection rules |
Objective | When you successfully finished this course, you are able to analyze and interpret electronic spectra of atoms and rotational, vibrational as well as electronic spectra of molecules. In particular, you will be able * to determine the term symbols of the states of atoms, as well as diatomic and polyatomic molecules * to explain the theoretical steps that are needed to separate the motions of nuclei and electrons (Born-Oppenheimer approximation) as well as rotations and vibrations of the nuclear motion (normal-mode approximation), * to use group theory as tool in spectroscopy, e.g. to classify rotational modes according to symmetry and predict their spectroscopic activity, to construct symmetry-adapted molecular orbitals, and to use the symmetry of states to derive selection rules of molecules, * to use a quantum-mechanical picture to explain intensities of vibrational progressions of an electronic spectrum (Franck-Condon factors), and * to determine selection rules for spectroscopic transitions based on a qualitative evaluation of the dipole matrix element. |
Content | Basics: thermal radiation, Planck's law transition probabilities rate equations Einstein coefficients and lasers Atomic and molecular spectroscopy: tools to evaluate the transition matrix elements which describe atomic and molecular spectra quantum-mechanically, in particular - selection rules and symmetry/group theory : separation of electrons and nuclei (Born-Oppenheimer approximation) - separation of vibrations and rotations (normal mode approximation) and how to use these tools to understand and predict spectra qualitatively |
Lecture notes | is available on the lecture website |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 529-0432-00L Physical Chemistry IV: Magnetic Resonance | |
For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemistry 2005; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block II) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemistry 2018; Version 26.09.2022 (Examination Block II) |
ECTS credits | 8 credits |
Examiners | H. J. Wörner, M. Ernst, G. Jeschke |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | Prüfung auf Deutsch oder Englisch |
Performance assessment as a semester course (other programmes) | |
ECTS credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | H. J. Wörner |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | Mündliche Sessionsprüfung ist auf Deutsch oder Englisch möglich. |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | Link to learning material |
Recording | Zoom Link |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
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Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Chemistry Bachelor | Compulsory Subjects Examination Block II | O | |
Physics Master | General Electives | W |