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Molecular Physics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Molekylär fysik/
For:
ED
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 40
Rec. self-study hours: 120
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Area of Education: Physics
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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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
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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.
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Organisation:
Lectures, Lessons
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Course contents:
Basics of quantum mechanics is introduced. 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. Basics of chemical nomenclature is introduced. 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.
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Course literature:
Lecture notes, the book "Physical Chemistry" by Atkins and de Paula.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
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6 ECTS
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Course language is English.
Department offering the course: ITN.
Director of Studies: Adriana Serban
Examiner: Igor Zozoulenko
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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