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32826-01 - Lecture: Photophysics and Photochemistry (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Christian Reber (christian.reber@unibas.ch)
Oliver Wenger (oliver.wenger@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Photophysics and photochemistry of coordination compounds, inorganic, and organic materials. Photoluminescence, photoinduced energy and electron transfer phenomena. Photoisomerization reactions. Conversion of light energy into chemical energy. |
| Learning objectives | To become familiar with the basic concepts of photophysics and photochemistry. To learn about current research challenges in the field of photochemistry. |
| Bibliography | Useful reference books: Principles of Molecular Photochemistry; N. J. Turro, V. Ramamurthy, J. C. Scaiano; University Science Books, 2009 (ISBN 978-1-891389-57-3). Photochemistry of Organic Compounds; P. Klan, J. Wirz; Wiley, 2009. Advances in Inorganic Chemistry, Volume 63: Inorganic Photochemistry; R. van Eldik, G. Stochel, Elsevier, 2011. |
| Admission requirements | Working knowledge of inorganic, physical and organic chemistry at the Bachelor level. |
| Course application | Register on services.unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 09.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Dates
| Modules |
Doctorate Chemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Chemistry) Module Specialisation: Chemistry (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Inorganic Chemistry (Master's Studies: Chemistry) Module: Organic Synthesis (Bachelor's Studies: Chemistry) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Die Prüfung in schriftlicher Form findet in der letzten Vorlesungswoche statt. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| 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 |