Molecular spectroscopy is primarily focused on optical spectroscopic information arising from either atomic movement -- such as infrared or Raman spectroscopies -- or electron transitions between different molecular orbitals. You will learn basic group theory to understand and predict IR and Raman spectra on a fundamental level, and to use symmetry to construct and use molecular orbital diagrams for polyatomic molecules, in order to predict and understand electronic transitions in molecules. Electronic transitions in d-block elements will also be covered.
Diffraction is a key technique for gaining atomic level information about the molecular structure in solid crystalline materials. Crystalline materials contain periodic arrangements of atoms that cause incident beams of X-rays, electrons or neutrons to produce constructive interference patterns, which in turn provide element and position-dependent information of the crystalline material. You will learn the basic principles behind diffraction, with a special focus on X-ray crystallography and its use for the study and determination of crystalline structures.
Molecular Spectroscopy and Diffraction, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2024
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
2 September 2024
Ends
1 October 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Fundamentals of Chemistry, 15 ECTS, or the equivalent.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given
first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange
agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5601
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
