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
The information below is only for exchange students
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>
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-A5338
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.
