Course detail

Photochemistry

FCH-MC_FCPAcad. year: 2009/2010

Fundamental principles, structure of electronic excited states, electronic absorption spectra, static and dynamic properties of excited states, Jablonski diagram and transitions between electronic excited states, kinetics of photophysical and photochemical processes, basics of photochemical reactions, imaging systems, photochemical imaging systems (light sensitive polymers, others), UV curing technology and systems, pelectrophotography, photodegradation and photostabilization of polymer materials, environmental photochemical processes and technologies

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Michal Čeppan, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Theoretical background of photochemistry and photophysics, photochemical reactions of organic, inorganic and macromolecular compounds, polymer imaging systems and photopolymerizable systems and their use, photodegradation and photostabilisation of polymer materials, background of photochemical reactions in atmosphere.

Prerequisites

Background of physics, physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Written exam.

Course curriculum

1. Fundamental principles, structure of electronic excited states, 2. Electronic absorption spectra, static and dynamic properties of excited states, 3. Jablonski diagram and transitions between electronic excited states, kinetics of photophysical and photochemical processes, 4. Basics of photochemical reactions, 5. Imaging systems, photochemical imaging systems (light sensitive polymers, others), 6. UV curing technology and systems, 7. Electrophotography, 8. Photodegradation and photostabilization of polymer materials, 9. Environmental photochemical processes and technologies

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Provide overview of scientific conception application potential of photochemistry.

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

Lapčík L., Pelikán P., Čeppan M.: Fotochemické procesy. Alfa, Bratislava 1989. (SK)

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Michal Čeppan, Ph.D.