Applied Molecular Physics
10 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA559
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1FA559
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics A1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 March 2009
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
120 credits with 10 credits Quantum physics (Quantum mechanics, Atom physics) or Physical chemistry or similar. Atom and molecular physics - advanced is recommended.
Learning outcomes
On passing the course, the student should be able to
- evaluate characterisation methods within basic material physics to show that he/she understood chemical structure, dynamics and electron structure for modern molecular materials.
- demonstrate an understanding the use of molecular materials in different technical applications.
Content
The course prepares for further studies within basic material physics.
- Basic molecular orbital theory for small and large molecules.
- Electron structure of larger molecular systems for description of its structure and function.
- Intermolecular forces.
- Spectroscopic methods for applied molecular physics.
- Simulation methods for molecular systems.
- Cluster and nanomaterial. Polymers; conjugated systems.
- Structure and function of biomolecules. Photosynthesis. Functional molecular surface layers.
Instruction
Lectures and seminars.
Assessment
Written reports on the practical laboratory exercises and numerical calculations as well as solving a given number of problems; oral seminar presentation. Oral seminar assignment presentation.