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Physical Chemistry V: Spectroscopy
Physikalische Chemie V: Spektroskopie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:02
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
is partly available on the web
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Physikalische Chemie V: Spektroskopie |
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering (Mathematics, Physics Those who want to register for elective courses in the diploma degree programme im Mathematics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Mathematics. Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Physics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
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6. Semester (After consulting the lecturer and study advisor appropriate combinations of subjects are selectable.)
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