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Description This module provides 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 interaction with electromagnetic radiation. The approach used is descriptive and operational. A solid understanding of the basic principles of quantum mechanics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and optics is required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the experimental apparatus used for a selection of spectroscopic techniques. 2. Highlight key properties needed in components of the experimental apparatus. 3. Evaluate numerically the characteristics of spectroscopic components and apparatus. 4. Evaluate numerically how the physical characteristics of the sample affect the spectroscopic features. 5. Describe phenomenologically the nature of the light-mater interaction occurring in selected spectroscopic techniques. 6. Calculate the position of spectroscopic lines in selected spectroscopic techniques. 7. Interpret experimental data. 8. Calculate the material properties of a sample based on spectroscopic data for selected spectroscopic techniques. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Experimental apparatusDescribe the experimental apparatus used in spectroscopy. Highlight key properties needed in components of the experimental apparatus used for a selection of spectroscopic techniquesNumerical evaluationEvaluate numerically the characteristics of spectroscopic components and apparatus, and how the physical characteristics of the sample affect the spectroscopic featuresPhenomenologyDescribe phenomenologically the nature of the light-mater interaction occurring in selected spectroscopic techniquesSpectroscopic linesCalculate the position of spectroscopic lines in selected spectroscopic techniquesInterpretationInterpret experimental data Calculate the material properties of a sample based on spectroscopic data for selected spectroscopic techniques | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
PBM | BSc Physics with Biomedical Sciences |
PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
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