KEMS4800 Optical Spectroscopy Laboratory (1-12 cr)
Learning outcomes
Students acquire profound understanding and mastery of experimental phenomena and theoretical concepts in physical chemistry. They learn principles of current research topics in optical spectroscopy, and become capable of analyzing the results. Students familiarize themselves with experimental setups and measurement techniques in laser laboratory. Students can work independently in the laboratory and are able to write comprehensive measurement reports. They can consider the reliability of the measurements and show how the results relate to literature values.
Study methods
Independent work in the student laboratory, and small-group work in the laser laboratory. Written reports on the assignments, each 1-2 ECTS worth. Starting session is organized for choosing the assignments and arranging the schedule.
Content
The course consists of four branches: (A) Analytical spectroscopy, (B) Structural spectroscopy, (C) Applied photochemistry, and (D) Photochemistry research. In A, qualitative analysis is performed for a natural sample, for a pharmaceutical sample, or for a sample mixture. In B, structural parameters are obtained for small molecules in gaseous or liquid phase. In C, photoreactions and laser device techniques are studied. In D, time-dependent phenomena are investigated.
Further information
The course material fully overlaps and adds to the previously organized labs KEMS430, KEMS431, and KEMS432.
The lab assignments are related to the theory courses KEMS4150 – Optical spectroscopy, KEMS412 –Symmetry and group theory in chemistry, and KEMS4180 – Chemical dynamics and molecular interactions.
Materials
Instructions in English are available on Koppa web page.
Assessment criteria
Scientifically sound reports on assignments.
Prerequisites
Bachelor level physical chemistry courses or equivalent studies. Knowledge of optical spectroscopy, molecular symmetry and group theory in chemistry (KEMS4150 and KEMS412 or equivalent) is recommended.