Course detail

Electron processes in molecular materials

FCH-DCO_EPMAcad. year: 2025/2026

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)

Entry knowledge

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

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course is closed by colloquium, which includes a lecture on a given topic.
Lectures are not compulsory but recommended.

Aims

The aim of the course is to obtain knowledge about electron processes that take place in molecular materials.
Students will gain knowledge of the selected areas, see the syllabus.

Study aids

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)