Course detail

Modern Spectroscopic Methods

FCH-MAO_MSMAcad. year: 2019/2020

The cours gives a complete overview about spectroscopic methods using electromagnetic radiation. The construction of spectrometers, light sources, detectors and accessories will be given, too. Finally, the overview of methods actually used in chemistry will be given including the methods that will be introduced into the chemistry in near future.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will know principles of spectroscopy, construction and use of spectrometers and application of various spectroscopic methods in chemical practice.

Prerequisites

Physical chemistry III
Physics - optics

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Written part will consist from 7 spectroscopic calculations, spoken part will be focused on overwiev and crosslinks

Course curriculum

1. Atomic and molecular energetic levels. Electromagnetic radiation and spectral transitions. Absorption of electromagnetic radiation
2. Atomic spectroscopy. Spectral line profile
3. Rotational spectra. Centrifugal distortion. Raman scattering
4. Vibrational spectra. Anharmonicity of vibrations
5. Vibrational-rotational spectra of diatomic molecules. Vibrations of polyatomic molecules. Group vibrations
6. Electron spectroscopy. Franck-Condon principle. Selection rules for the electronic transitions. Fluorescence and phosphorescence. Photoelectron spectroscopy
7. Spectrometers - contruction, prisms, gratings, resolution
8. Light sources
9. Lasers
10. Detectors and accessories
11. Spectroscopic methods actually used in chemistry - IR, FT-IR, ICP, AAS, LIBS, LIF, TALIF, fluorimetry etc.
12. Magnetic resonance methods. EPR and NMR
13. Methods that will be introduced in near future - Cavity Ring Down, laser tomography, etc.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal of course is to give the overview of spectroscopic methods based on quantum mechanics, spectrometric equipment and the actually used methods in chemistry.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

none

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Atkins P. W.: Physical Chemistry. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2006. (EN)
Pelikán P., Lapčík L., Zmeškal O., Krčma F.: Fyzikální chemie, Struktura hmoty. VUTIUM Brno, Brno 2000. (EN)

Recommended reading

Hollas J. M.: Modern Spectroscopy. Wiley, Chichester 1987. (EN)

Elearning

Classification of course in study plans

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Elearning