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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2005 - 2006
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Module Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide an overview of a number of spectroscopic techniques used in research and industry to determine the electronic, chemical and structural properties of matter through its various interactions with electromagnetic radiation. The approach used is descriptive and operational, however a solid understanding of the basic principles of quantum mechanics is required. The analysis of real spectra will feature as an important part of this module.
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Learning Outcomes:
To introduce the student to the physical principles required to understand the basic spectroscopy of atoms, molecules and solids.
To provide the student with an appreciation and detailed understanding of the spectroscopic techniques used to study atomic, molecular and solid state systems.
To provide the student with a broad awareness of the current applications of these techniques in research and industry.
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Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Syllabus: 1. General features of Spectroscopy: Basic elements of practical spectroscopy, Resolving power, Signal to noise ratio in spectra, Intensities of spectral lines, Einstein coefficients, Linewidths, Natural linewidth, Doppler Broadening, Pressure broadening, Selection Rules, Sources, dispersing elements, detectors, Basic principles of Fourier Transform Spectroscopy 2.Electronic Spectroscopy of atoms and Molecules Hydrogen atom, Many electron Atoms, Zeeman Effect, Angular Momentum in Many electron atoms, Electronic Spectra of Molecules, Franck-Condon Principle, Dissociation and predissociation, Techniques and Instrumentation, Applications: Photoelectron spectroscopy of atoms and molecules (UPS, XPS), Fluorescence and Phosphorescence, 3.Microwave Spectroscopy Rotation of Molecules, Rotational Spectra, Diatomic Molecules, Polyatomic Molecules, Techniques and Instrumentation, Applications: Radioastronomy, The Maser, Chemical Analysis by microwave spectroscopy, 4.Vibrational Spectroscopy Vibrating diatomic molecule, Pure vibrational Spectra, Anharmonicity, Rotational Vibrational Spectra, Techniques and Instrumentation, Applications: Chemical Analysis by IR spectroscopy, 5.Raman Spectroscopy The Raman effect, Rotational Raman Spectroscopy, Vibrational Raman spectroscopy, Techniques and Instrumentation, Applications: Molecular structure determination from Raman spectroscopy, Solid State applications, 6. Spin Resonance Spectroscopy Spin and applied Field, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Electron Spin Resonance, Techniques and Instrumentation, Applications: MRI, Defects in Solids, 7. Solid State Spectroscopy X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger Spectroscopy, Vibrational Spectroscopy of molecules on surfaces, Raman Spectroscopy, Mossbauer Spectroscopy, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Reading List: Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, C.Banwell and E.McCash Modern Spectroscopy, J.M. Hollas Spectroscopy, Straughan and Walker Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B.Bransden and C.Joachain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AP | BSc in Applied Physics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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