Quantum Mechanics, Chemical Bonding and Spectroscopy
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB011
- Code
- 1KB011
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry G1F, Physics G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 29 April 2011
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
Chemical Principles I/Basic chemistry, 10 credits, and Mathematics 15 credits or equivalent. Linear Algebra is recommended.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student shall be able to:
Content
Quantum mechanics' relevance within chemistry. The Schrödinger equation. The probability interpretation. Particle in box. The harmonic oscillator. Rotation spectra and angular momentum. Spin and the periodic system. The hydrogen atom and atomic orbitals . Many-electron atoms, the Hartree-Fock method, the Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Molecular orbitals. Absorption and emission of radiation. Black body radiation. Rotation -, vibration and Raman spectroscopy. The normal mode concept. Electronic transitions and the Franck-Condon principle. Transition probability. De-excitation pathways. Fluorescence and phosphorescence. Function of the spectrometer. Function of the laser.
Instruction
Lectures, problem solving sessions and laboratory work.
Assessment
Written examinations are organised at the end of courses and/or during the course and correspond to 7 credits. The laboratory sessions correspond to 3 credits. To pass final grades it is required that all parts have been assessed passed. The final grade corresponds to a joining of the results of the written examination and the laboratory sessions.