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32825-01 - Lecture: Molecular spectroscopy and chemical dynamics (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2014 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Stefan Willitsch (stefan.willitsch@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | - Molecular quantum mechanics - Theory and technology of lasers - Molecular spectroscopy: theory of the interaction of matter with radiation, laser spectroscopy, high-sensitivity and high-resolution spectroscopic methods, quantitative spectroscopy, applications - Chemical reaction dynamics: classical and quantum theory of chemical reactions, experimental methods: molecular beams, laser chemistry, 3D imaging of reactions, real-time studies of chemical processes -Ultracold atoms, molecules and ions: laser cooling and trapping, generation of cold molecules, cold chemistry |
| Learning objectives | The aim of the course is to provide an understanding the structure and dynamics of molecules and their chemical reactions on the most fundamental (quantum mechanical) level. The first part of the course gives an introduction to the quantum mechanics of molecules and the study of molecular structure with spectroscopic methods. Special emphasis will be placed on laser techniques and their applications. The second part of the course is devoted to understanding the mechanisms of chemical reactions on the quantum level and the discussion of experimental methods to probe chemical reaction mechanisms and dynamics. The course aims at introducing master-level and PhD students to current research topics in the field using a combination of lectures, problem-solving workshops and lab demonstrations. |
| Bibliography | A bibliography will be provided during the course. |
| Weblink | Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics |
| Admission requirements | BSc in Chemistry, Physics or Nanosciences. |
| Course application | Belegen via MOnA. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Chemistry (Doctorate Philosophy (Faculty of Science)) Module Specialisation (Master Chemistry) Module Specialisation: Chemistry (Master Nanosciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Oral examination (30 minutes). |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Chemie |