Course detail

Electron processes in molecular materials

FCH-DCO_EPMAcad. year: 2020/2021

Course is focused on phenomena which are related to energy transitions of electrons in molecular materials, such as absorption of electromagnetic radiation, radiative and non-radiative transitions, exciton formation and transport, energy transfer, exciton dissociation, ionized states, charge transport, polarons, recombination of charge carriers, etc.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Mgr. Martin Vala, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will gain knowledge of the selected areas, see the syllabus.

Prerequisites

University level of solid state physics, physical chemistry and general and organic chemistry.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is realized through individual consultations. In case of teaching more students, there are joint consultations in a form of discussion on the selected topics. E-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to the teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course is closed by colloquium, which includes a lecture on a given topic.

Course curriculum

Chemical and electronic structure of molecular materials
Photophysical processes in molecular materials
Exciton processes in molecular materials
Electrical conductivity of molecular materials
Photogeneration of charge carriers
Recombination of charge carriers
Methods for studying the structure and properties of molecular materials
Advanced applications of molecular materials.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to obtain knowledge about electron processes that take place in molecular materials.

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

Lectures are not compulsory but recommended.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

G. Hadziioannou, G.G. Malliaras, Semiconducting Polymers, Darmstadt: Wiley-Vch. 2007 ISBN 978-3-527-31271-9 (EN)
N. J. Turro, Modern Molecular Photochemistry, Menlo Park: University Science Books. 1991 (EN)