Frédéric Merkt: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023

Name	Prof. Dr. Frédéric Merkt
Field	Physikalische Chemie
Address	Inst. Mol. Phys. Wiss. ETH Zürich, HCI E 215 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 632 43 67
E-mail	frederic.merkt@phys.chem.ethz.ch
Department	Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
Relationship	Full Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
402-0551-00L	Laser Seminar	0 credits	1S	J. Faist, J. Home, A. Imamoglu, U. Keller, F. Merkt, H. J. Wörner
Abstract	Research colloquium
Learning objective
529-0427-00L	Electron Spectroscopy	1 credit	2S	F. Merkt
Abstract	Group seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Learning objective	Group seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Content	Group seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Prerequisites / Notice	Participation to this seminar must be discussed with the lecturer.
529-0431-AAL	Physical Chemistry III: Molecular Quantum Mechanics Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. All other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. This course does not offer a lecture of its own but it is linked to the course 529-0431-00L.	4 credits	9R	F. Merkt
Abstract	Postulates of quantum mechanics, operator algebra, Schrödinger's equation, state functions and expectation values, matrix representation of operators, particle in a box, tunneling, harmonic oscillator, molecular vibrations, angular momentum and spin, generalised Pauli principle, perturbation theory, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, Born-Oppenheimer approximation.
Learning objective	This is an introductory course in quantum mechanics. The course starts with an overview of the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics and introduces the mathematical formalism. The postulates and theorems of quantum mechanics are discussed in the context of experimental and numerical determination of physical quantities. The course develops the tools necessary for the understanding and calculation of elementary quantum phenomena in atoms and molecules.
Content	Postulates and theorems of quantum mechanics: operator algebra, Schrödinger's equation, state functions and expectation values. Linear motions: free particles, particle in a box, quantum mechanical tunneling, the harmonic oscillator and molecular vibrations. Angular momentum: electronic spin and orbital motion, molecular rotations. Electronic structure of atoms and molecules: the Pauli principle, angular momentum coupling, the Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Variational principle and perturbation theory. Discussion of bigger systems (solids, nano-structures).
Literature	P.W. Atkins, R.S. Friedman: Molecular Quantum Mechanics, 5th Edition, Oxford University Press 2010, ISBN 978-0-19-954142-3. J.S. Townsend: A Modern Approach to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition, University Science Books 2012, ISBN 978-1-89-138-978-8.
529-0431-00L	Physical Chemistry III: Molecular Quantum Mechanics	4 credits	4G	F. Merkt, U. Hollenstein
Abstract	Postulates of quantum mechanics, operator algebra, Schrödinger's equation, state functions and expectation values, matrix representation of operators, particle in a box, tunneling, harmonic oscillator, molecular vibrations, angular momentum and spin, generalised Pauli principle, perturbation theory, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, Born-Oppenheimer approximation.
Learning objective	This is an introductory course in quantum mechanics. The course starts with an overview of the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics and introduces the mathematical formalism. The postulates and theorems of quantum mechanics are discussed in the context of experimental and numerical determination of physical quantities. The course develops the tools necessary for the understanding and calculation of elementary quantum phenomena in atoms and molecules.
Content	Postulates and theorems of quantum mechanics: operator algebra, Schrödinger's equation, state functions and expectation values. Linear motions: free particles, particle in a box, quantum mechanical tunneling, the harmonic oscillator and molecular vibrations. Angular momentum: electronic spin and orbital motion, molecular rotations. Electronic structure of atoms and molecules: the Pauli principle, angular momentum coupling, the Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Variational principle and perturbation theory. Discussion of bigger systems (solids, nano-structures).
Lecture notes	A script written in German will be available. The script is, however, no replacement for personal notes during the lecture and does not cover all aspects discussed.
529-0479-00L	Theoretical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics	1 credit	2S	F. Merkt, M. Reiher, J. Richardson, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner
Abstract	Seminar on theoretical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and dynamics (research seminar)
Learning objective	Seminar on theoretical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and dynamics (research seminar)
529-0484-00L	Instrumentation and Measurement	2 credits	2P	F. Merkt
Abstract	Basic concepts of electronic measurement technology, RF- and Microwave technology and digital circuits.
Learning objective	Einführung in die elektronische Messtechnik, die Radiofrequenz- und Mikrowellentechnologie und in die Digitalelektronik.
Lecture notes	Unterlagen in der ersten Stunde verteilt.
Prerequisites / Notice	Zugelassene Teilnehmer werden von der Institutsleitung definiert.
529-0499-00L	Physical Chemistry	0 credits	1K	G. Jeschke, A. Barnes, M. Ernst, P. H. Hünenberger, F. Merkt, M. Reiher, J. Richardson, R. Riek, S. Riniker, T. Schmidt, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner
Abstract	Seminar series covering current developments in Physical Chemistry
Learning objective	Discussing current developments in Physical Chemistry