CHEM 515: SPECTROSCOPY
Catalog Data
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CHEM 515: Spectroscopy.
Credit 3.
An introduction to modern molecular spectroscopy with
emphasis on the concepts and methods needed to understand the interaction of radiation with matter. Topics
include atomic, rotational, vibrational and electronic
spectra of molecules, and radio frequency spectroscopy.
Textbook
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Molecules and Radiation by Jeffrey I. Steinfeld.
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Modern Spectroscopy by J. Michael Hollas, 4rd Edition
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Chemical Applications of Group Theory by F. Albert
Cotton.
Instructor
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Dr. Hassan M. Badawi
Goals
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To acquaint the student with the principles and
applications of various fields of atomic and molecular
spectroscopy.
Prerequisite
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CHEM 510
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Electromagnetic radiation and Spectroscopic Phenomena.
Review of Quantum Mechanical Background.
Atomic Spectra.
Molecular Symmetry.
Rotational Spectroscopy.
Microwave Spectroscopic Technique.
Vibrational Spectroscopy.
Infrared Spectroscopic Technique.
Raman Spectroscopic Technique.
Electronic Spectroscopy of Diatomic Molecules.
Spectroscopic techniques based on Resonance Effects
Diffraction techniques
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Course Term Paper:
Each student will give a representation about the applications of one of the
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Microwave Spectroscopy.
Infrared Spectroscopy.
Linear and Nonlinear Raman Spectroscopy.
Electronic Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy.
Laser Spectroscopy.
Resonance (NMR and EPR) spectroscopic techniques
Diffraction X-ray and EPR techniques
Prepared by: Dr. Hassan M. Badawi