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Physical Chemistry V: Spectroscopy

Physikalische Chemie V: Spektroskopie

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Frédéric Merkt
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Beat H. Meier, Prof. Dr. Frédéric Merkt, Prof. Dr. Matthias Ernst
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:52

Abstract

Time dependent quantum mechanics and perturbation theory, transition probabilities, experimental perturbations. Continuous and pulsed excitation. Absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. Symmetry properties and selection rules. Nonlinear processes, multiphoton processes. Modern techniques in optical and microwave spectroscopy. Atomic and molecular spectra.

Objective

The lecture is devoted to atomic and molecular spectroscopy whereby both theoretical and experimental aspects are treated. The interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter is discussed in the context of molecular spectra and molecular structure and dynamics.

Content

Time dependent quantum mechanics and perturbation theory, transition probabilities, experimental perturbations. Continuous and pulsed excitation. Absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation, Raman and Rayleigh scattering. Symmetry properties and selection rules. Nonlinear processes, multiphoton processes. Modern techniques in optical and microwave spectroscopy. Atomic and molecular spectra.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Physikalische Chemie V: Spektroskopie
  • Wed 07:45-08:30 (HCI J 3)
  • Fri 08:45-10:30 (HCI J 7)
3 h weekly

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