CHEM 569

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Fundamentals of Spectroscopy

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Atomic and molecular spectroscopy and application of group theoretical concepts. Types of experiments and interpretation of data.

When Taught

Fall

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3

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3

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3

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Outcome 1

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Explain the electric and magnetic properties of radiation, molecules and bulk matter and solve problems related to these properties.

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Outcome 2

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Solve time-dependent quantum mechanical problems and apply these solutions to spectroscopy where light is the time-dependent perturbation.

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Outcome 3

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Explain angular momentum as possessed by atomic or molecular systems, various descriptions of how angular momentum can be coupled, and how conservation of angular momentum is important to spectroscopy.

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Outcome 4

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Apply solutions of the Schrödinger equation for simple systems (particle in a box, rigid rotor, harmonic oscillator, etc) to real systems (vibrational, rotational, and electronic energy states) for use in determining the energy of stationary states.

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Outcome 5

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Explain the origin of selection rules and derive electric and magnetic dipole, quadrupole, etc. selection rules for simple model quantum systems.

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Outcome 6

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Use symmetry arguments, including group theory and parity, to simplify the interpretation and explanation of atomic and molecular spectra.

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Outcome 7

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Use solutions to the model systems and the selection rules the predict spectra for atomic and molecular systems.

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Outcome 8

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Fit experimentally obtained spectra to the mathematical models to obtain physical constants.