NKEK10004U Advanced Physical Chemistry
This course will describe aspects of both experimental and theoretical advanced physical chemical methods. It will include both gas phase, condensed phase and solid phase. The focus will be on used of a broad range of spectroscopies to gain information of the underlying physical chemistry. Rotations, vibrations and electronic transitions in molecules will be discussed. Theory of molecular vibration within the local mode model and experimental techniques used to observe the weak overtone transitions associated with the highly vibrational excited molecules will be explained. Single molecule fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy and advanced spectroscopy in catalysis will be studied. The main aim is that student will be able to critically read literature in the areas covered.
Knowledge:
Theory of rotational, vibrational and electronic transitions.
The different experimental techniques used in gas, liquid and
solid phase spectroscopy. Some typical acronymn: IR, Raman, SERS,
CARS, FRET, XPS, UPS, EXAFS, will be understood.
Experimental experience with IR, Raman and flouresense
measurements.
Skills:
Describe different techniqies and the theorey behind them.
Use of basic spectroscopic instruments.
Competency:
Be able to critically read papers in current international physical
chemistry journals.
Assess the usefulness of different spectroscopic techniques to
solve different research questions.
Apply the theroretical knowledge and analytical
skills
Sections from the following Text books:
Physical Chemistry by P. Atkins and J. de Paula, Ninth Edition,
OUP, 2010.
Molecular Spectroscopy by Ira N Levine, Wiley and Sons,
1975.
Quantum Chemistry by Ira N Levine, Prentice Hall, 1991.
Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy 3rd Edition (J.R.
Lakowicz)
Spectroscopy in Catalysis by J.W. Niemantsverdriet, 2007
In addition journal articles and lectures notes will be handed
out.
Details will apear on absalon.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 2
- Excursions
- 26
- Lectures
- 96
- Practical exercises
- 16
- Preparation
- 192
- Theory exercises
- 80
- Total
- 412
- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 2 hrsThe student will be given a paper and a question and allowed 30 min preperation time before the oral exam. During the exam the student should present the paper and discuss the question. The paper is one of the papers that have been discussed during the course.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
Clearly and concisely present a topical journal article, with
emphasis on extracting the key informationa and discussing this in
context of the theory and experiemtns covered in the course.
Explain the range of experimental techniques discussed in the
course and the theoretical principles behind
it.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NKEK10004U
- Credit
- 15 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree MasterPh.D.
- Duration
- 2 blocks
- Placement
- Block 3 And Block 4
- Schedule
- A (Tues 8-12 + Thurs 8-17)The class will meet 3 times per week.
- Course capacity
- No admission restriction
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- Department of Chemistry
Course responsibles
- Henrik Grum Kjærgaard (3-6d6c7045686d6a7233707a336970)
Lecturers
Henrik G Kjærgaard
Tom Vosch
Matthias Arens