NANS7007 CH5/NANO3: Time-resolve Molecular Spectroscopy: Principle and Applications (JSS30) (2 cr)

The course consists of two parts. The first part focuses on experimental spectroscopy, while the second part is aimed at providing the students a basic understanding of photochemical processes in complex environments.

Part 1, Optical spectroscopy: Methods and Instrumentation

Introduction to optical concepts and measurement principles used in optical spectroscopy

General principles of absorption and emission spectroscopy instruments

Time-resolved absorption spectroscopy, flash-photolysis and pump-probe methods

Time-resolved emission spectroscopy, time-correlated single photon counting, streak camera and up-conversion techniques

Comparison of methods and method applicability ranges

Analysis of spectroscopy time-resolved measurements

Part 2, Theoretical Photochemistry

Introduction to molecular quantum mechanics

Absorption and emission of radiation

Radiation-less transitions between electronic energy levels

Conical Intersection

Photochemical reactions

Excited state quantum chemistry

Validation of theoretical models

Knowledge of the methods available in optical spectroscopy, method applicability range and limitations. Ability to select right spectroscopy tools to solve the problem in hands.
Understanding the requirements and optimum sample parameters for spectroscopy study.
Understanding of the sample properties which can be studied by spectroscopy techniques, and data analysis methods available.
Basic understanding of elementary photochemical processes.
Basic understanding of the connection between photochemical reactivity and evolution of spectroscopic signals.
Ability to map calculate photochemical reaction pathways with quantum chemistry software.

Basic knowledge of material optical properties and light-matter interactions. Basic knowledge of Physical Chemistry.