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11044-01 - Main lecture with practical course: Physikalische Chemie III: Molekulare Quantenmechanik und Spektroskopie (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Stefan Willitsch (stefan.willitsch@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | 1. Angular-momentum algebra and angular-momentum coupling 2. Atomic structure 3. Molecular quantum mechanics: The Born-Oppenheimer approximation 4. Electronic structure of molecules 5. Introduction to group theory 6. Interaction between radiation and matter 7. Rotational motion of molecules and rotational spectroscopy 8. Vibrational motion and vibration spectroscopy 9. Electronic spectroscopy 10.Experimental aspects in spectroscopy |
| Learning objectives | - Quantum mechanical treatment of atoms and molecules - Interaction between radiation and matter - Basics of molecular spectroscopy and group theory |
| Bibliography | Text book accompanying the course: P.W. Atkins, R. Friedman, Molecular Quantum Mechanics, 5. ed., Oxford University Press 2010 |
| Comments | Lecture materials are provided on ADAM (see weblink). |
| Weblink | PC III course materials on ADAM |
| Course application | https://services.unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 12.15-14.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 08.15-09.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Kleiner Hörsaal PC 4.04 |
| wöchentlich | Friday | 08.15-10.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Kleiner Hörsaal PC 4.04 |
| Comments | Die Übungen finden dienstags 12:15-14:00 Uhr im Grossen Hörsaal PC 3.10 statt. Beginn der Übungen: Dienstag, 25.02.2025. |
Dates
| Modules |
Modul: Computational Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Module: Advanced Chemistry (Bachelor's degree subject: Chemistry) Module: Advanced Chemistry (Bachelor's degree subject: Chemistry (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Advanced Chemistry (Master's degree subject: Chemistry) Module: Chemistry II (Bachelor's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Computational Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2023)) Module: Physical Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Chemistry (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Physical Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Chemistry) |
| Assessment format | exam |
| Assessment details | Exam, written, 2 hours. Permitted aids: collection of formulae on a handwritten DIN A4 sheet (2 pages) and a technical-scientific calculator. The deadline for registration, format, duration, time and further information about the exams will be published at https://philnat.unibas.ch/de/examen. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: in 'course reg.'; dereg.: Dean of Std. Off. in writing |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Chemie |