At the end of this course, the student will be able to describe several spectroscopic techniques from a physical-chemical point of view. Specifically, the student can explain the principle of these techniques (i.e. spectroscopy using near-infrared light source, proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometry and NMR, respectively) and will use them in practical applications. You will be able to answer the following questions and indicate their mutual relationship:
- on what molecular phenomenon is each technique based on?
- what are the general spectroscopic features of these techniques?
- how is the measuring device for each technique designed and how does it work?
- indicate what information this technique provides for the characterization of molecules and mention applications in the current context of scientific research
- identify the strengths and weaknesses of the technique based on the criteria: sensitivity, speed, sample amount, information provided and cost as evaluated from the experimental data obtained.
Other general skills covered are:
- working in a group in a department using state-of-the art instrumentation for research,
- presenting orally the findings,
- preparing written measurement reports.
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Students work in two research departments (Analytical Chemistry & Chemometrics and Solid State NMR). Through the project you get introduced to various spectroscopic methods and techniques.
The project starts with an introductory lecture and a visit to the labs after which each team of students works on a project at the research departments, building up their own set-up or using state of the art equipment.
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The final grade is determined for each experiment by: experimental skills, team work, oral presentation of the results and measurement report.
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The number of positions is limited to 9 students due to availability of experimental setups.
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