Syllabus 2007/2008 KFK095

Syllabus academic year 2007/2008

MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY

KFK095

Higher education credits: 7,5. Grading scale: TH. Level: G2 (First level). Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. Optional for: B4mb, K4m. Course coordinator: Kristofer Modig, kristofer.modig@bpc.lu.se, Biofysikalisk kemi. Prerequisites: KFK080 Thermodynamics or similar. Assessment: The final grade is based on problem sets, midterm exam and final exam. In addition, lab reports must pass. Home page: http://www.bpc.lu.se.

Aim
The course aims at giving the student

a basic understanding of the foundations of molecular spectroscopy.
knowledge of the principal spectroscopic methods for studying molecular structure and dynamics.
practical experience of some of these methods.
a foundation for critical reading of the research literature describing applications of molecular spectroscopy.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

have a basic knowledge of the quantum mechanical foundations of molecular spectroscopy.
be familiar with the most common methods in optical spectroscopy and what molecular properties can be studied with each method.
have knowledge of the function and properties of the laser.
be familiar with the most common applications of magnetic resonance and what molecular properties can be studied with each method.
have knowledge of the design and function of NMR spectrometers.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

be able to evaluate spectroscopic data and calculate molecular properties from these.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

be able to assess critically the research literature describing applications of molecular spectroscopy.

Contents
The course comprises three parts. The first part outlines a basic and general quantum mechanical description of molecular spectroscopy, including the interaction between radiation and matter, with examples of basic applications of optical (IR, UV/VIS, and fluorescence) spectroscopy. The second part treats modern spectroscopic techniques. The third part (covering 50% of the course) treats modern NMR spectroscopy. This part includes basic theory as well as modern applications of multidimensional spectroscopy and spin relaxation for investigations of molecular structure and dynamics.

Literature
Atkins, P W: Physical Chemistry, 7th ed. OUP 2002. ISBN: 0-19-879285-9.
Hore, P J: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. OUP 1995. ISBN: 0-19-855682-9.
Räkneövningskompendium. Biofysikalisk kemi.
Laborationshandledningar. Biofysikalisk kemi.