This course covers various spectroscopic methods for understanding fundamental properties and processes in materials, as well as different types of interactions between light and matter. The course starts with atoms and molecules and how they shape solid materials. Several different spectroscopic methods, both in terms of absorption and emission, are studied experimentally and theoretically. The methods studied include time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy, among others. Emphasis lies on the processes and phenomena that can be observed in materials when they interact with light, and the time scales of such processes. Examples of processes that are treated are excitons, plasmons, and magnons, how they can be observed, studied, and what they can teach us about the electronic properties of materials. These types of quasiparticles also have great importance in various applications, such as solar cells, biosensors, lasers, magnetic storage, photochemistry and light-emitting diodes. The course introduces theoretical aspects that are relevant for understanding the interaction between light and matter, as well as theories and methods relevant to the specific spectroscopic techniques.
Optical Spectroscopy Techniques for Materials Science, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2025
Starts
25 March 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
<p>90 credits including Modern Physics or Biophysical Chemistry: Spectroscopy or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.</p>
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-53121
Application
Application deadline was
15 October 2024.
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