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| CHIM0275-3 | Physical chemistry I
- Thermodynamique et électrochimie
- Introduction to spectroscopy
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| Duration : | Thermodynamique et électrochimie : 40h Th, 30h Pr, 25h QA Sess.
Introduction to spectroscopy : 20h Th, 15h QA Sess.
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| Holder(s) : | Thermodynamique et électrochimie : Edwin De Pauw
Introduction to spectroscopy : Bernard Leyh
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : |
 | | Introduction to spectroscopy |
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| Introduction to quantum mechanics and to molecular spectroscopy: (i) The birth of quantum mechanics; (ii) The Schrödinger equation applied to the particle-in-a-box model (iii) The postulates of quantum mechanics; (iv) The tunnel effect: principle and applications; (v) The quantum theory of angular momentum; (vi) Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR); (vii) Infrared vibrational spectroscopy. This basic course aims at helping the student to apply spectroscopy to organic, inorganic and analytical problems. |
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| Course objective : |
| | Introduction to spectroscopy |
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| At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able
(i) to explain the basic quantum mechanical principles which govern spectroscopic experiments
(ii) to infer, in cases of moderate difficulty, as much information as possible from experimental spectroscopic data. |
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| Prerequisites : |
| | Introduction to spectroscopy |
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| Freshman chemistry and physics courses. |
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| Workshops : |
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| There is no laboratory work foreseen for this course. Problem-solving classes are organized. Problems of both theoretical and numerical nature will be solved. |
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| Organization : |
| | Introduction to spectroscopy |
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| 10 two-hour lectures during the second quadrimester |
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| Written notes : |
| | Introduction to spectroscopy |
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| Lecture notes. Extensive use of the blackboard is made during the lectures. |
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| Assessment : |
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| A test on the exercices is organised at the end of the course. Students who succeed in this test are not required to pass the written exam mentioned below.
Written (theoretical and numerical problems) and oral examinations. |
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| Contacts : |
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| Bernard Leyh, Molecular Dynamics Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Building B6c, Office R77, Lab S48 - Phone : 04/3663425 - E-mail : Bernard.Leyh@ulg.ac.be
(dbalbeur@ulg.ac.be) |
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