Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 1
Date of Decision: 2012-03-22
Main field: Nanoscience.
Elective for: F4, F4-f, F4-mt, F4-es, MFOT1, MNAV1, N5-m
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
The aim of the course is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge on the many powerful methods provided by modern atomic- and molecular spectroscopy regarding basic studies as well as practical applications.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
understand how spectroscopic methods in different energy ranges work
have knowledge on the most common components forming parts of spectroscopic set-ups for use in different energy ranges.
have a better understanding of quantum mechanics and its description of nature.
have obtained a consolidated view of atomic physics and quantum mechanics and their relation to classical physics.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
have an increased experience in working in groups of two or four persons towards a common goal.
have an increased competence for presenting in writing an accomplished project.
have shown to be able to independently do an assessment of technology and applicability of an new industrially relevant technique, by writing a report to a fictive industrial head of development.
should be able to search and acquire knowledge from English reference literature
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
be able to appreciate the power of spectroscopic techniques in science and technology.
Review of atomic and molecular structure. Radiative and scattering processes. Spectroscopy of inner electrons. Optical spectroscopy. Resonance methods. Tuneable lasers. Laser spectroscopy. Laser spectroscopic applications. Demonstrations: Synchrotron radiation, NMR, ultrafast spectroscopy, laser-radar, coherent Raman spectroscopy in combustion diagnostics, astro-physical applications.
Three laboratory sessions:
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written exam and laboratory excercises passed.
Parts
Code: 0110. Name: Laboratory Practice.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved written laboratory report after each laboratory exercise. Contents: Experimental work as laboratory exercises in small groups. Preparation before and reporting after each exercise is mandatory.
Code: 0210. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.
Required prior knowledge: FAFA10 Quantum Phenomena and Nanotechnology.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 8.
Course coordinator: Stefan Kröll, stefan.kroll@fysik.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.atomic.physics.lu.se/education/elective_courses/faf080_atomic_and_molecular_spectroscopy/