Chemical Physics

10 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB700

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
1KB700
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Chemistry G2F, Physics G2F
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 March 2009
Responsible department
Department of Chemistry - Ångström

Entry requirements

Quantum Mechanic, Chemical Bonding and Spectroscopy, 10 creditst, or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the students should be able to:

  • Describe fundamental theoretical principles and models in chemical reaction dynamics in the gas phase and in solutions.
  • Perform calculations based on experimental data and models
  • Describe fundamental photochemical and photophysical principles and reactions, and perform elementary calculations
  • Describe the functional principles of solid and molecular solar cells, and perform elementary calculations on such systems
  • Describe the function of basic electronic components and circuits, perform calculations on these, and connect electronic components to perform simple measurements and control functions in physical-chemical experiments

Content

Chemical reaction dynamics: collision theory; activated complex; potential energy surfaces, barriers and transitions; reaction dynamics in solution; bimolecular diffusion-reaction models; electron and energy transfer; excited states and basic photochemistry; semiconductors and solar cells.

Lasers in chemistry; ultra-fast dynamics. Optics. Electronic circuits, applied physical measurements, sources of interference and noice.

Instruction

Lectures, problem solving classes, demonstrations and laboratory exercises.

Assessment

Written or/and oral examination (8 credits) at the end of the course. The laboratory course corresponds to 2 credits.

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