TNE024 Molecular Physics 2007

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Valid for year : 2007

TNE024	Molecular Physics, 6 ECTS credits. /Molekylär fysik/ For: ED MES
	Prel. scheduled hours: 48 Rec. self-study hours: 112
	Area of Education: Physics Subject area: Technology
	Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A
	Aim: The course introduces the basics in molecular physics necessary to tackle more advanced courses in organic electronics. To succeed the course, the student is expected to be able to: use the knowledge from modern physics and mathematics describe the Schrödinger equation for atoms and molecules predict the structure and bonds in molecules and polymers explain the results from vibrational and optical spectroscopies used to characterize molecules and polymers explain various concepts and definitions (electron affinity, ionisation potential, electronegativity, Pauli principle, spin of particles, and transition dipole moment) propose ways to control the optical properties of organic materials calculate the electronic structure of molecules and polymers in the Hückel approximation
	Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) Physical Modelling, Modern Physics Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
	Organisation: Lectures, simulation lab
	Course contents: Application of basic quantum mechanics to describe the formation of bonds in molecules and between molecules. The Schrödinger equation is used to extract the electronic structure of small conjugated molecules. Bloch's theorem is applied to monomer units to predict the electronic structure of conjugated polymers. Spectroscopic techniques are introduced to show how to characterize various molecular properties: molecular vibrations, optical excitations and electronic structure. The principle of those spectroscopies is introduced using quantum mechanics.
	Course literature: Lecture notes, the book "Physical Chemistry" by Atkins and de Paula
	Examination:
	Written examination	4 p	/	6 ECTS

	The simulation lab counts for about 8-10% (the exam about 92-90%).
Course language is English. Department offering the course: ITN. Director of Studies: Amir Baranzahi Examiner: Xavier Crispin Link to the course homepage at the department Course Syllabus in Swedish

Linköping Institute of Technology
Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se Last updated: 01/29/2007