NWI-MOL151
Data: Techniques and Analysis
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-MOL151
Credits (ECTS)6
CategoryBA (Bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Lecturer(s)
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Coordinator
prof. dr. A.P.M. Kentgens
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Examiner
prof. dr. A.P.M. Kentgens
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Lecturer
prof. dr. A.P.M. Kentgens
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Contactperson for the course
prof. dr. A.P.M. Kentgens
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Lecturer
dr. E. Spruijt
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Academic year2020
Period
KW3-KW4  (25/01/2021 to 31/08/2021)
Starting block
KW3
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
At the end of the course:
  • the student can evaluate the data from Fourier based analytical methods (FT-IR, NMR, MRI, FT-MS (ICR) and crystallography).
  • the student is able to define acquisition parameters of the main Fourier-based methodologies in chemical analysis.
  • the student can evaluate appropriate methods to phase correct and filter raw spectroscopic data and calculate their Fourier transform.
  • the student can list a set of functions occurring frequently in physical sciences and their Fourier transforms.
  • the student understands the basic mathematical principles of Fourier analysis and the related Fourier theorems.
Content
Fourier analysis is of great relevance in many applications in natural sciences, as many phenomena and processes are inherently periodic. The Fourier transform is one of the most used mathematical tools for the analysis and interpretation of periodic signals. This course introduces Fourier series and gives an overview of the theory underlying the Fourier transform (FT) and its use. The power of this approach will be demonstrated by discussing the application of the FT in Spectroscopy, Imaging and X-ray diffraction. During the computer labs processing of NMR, IR and MS data will be practised using the Matlab computing environment.
Level

Presumed foreknowledge

Test information

Specifics

Required materials
Book
J. Kauppinen, J. Partanen, Fourier Transforms in Spectroscopy
Reader
A.P.M. Kentgens, synopsis The Fourier Transform in a chemical context

Recommended materials
Book
J.F. James, A student’s guide to Fourier transforms
Book
R.N. Bracewell, The Fourier transform and its applications

Instructional modes
Course
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Exam
Test weight3
Test typeExam
OpportunitiesBlock KW4, Block KW4

Lab Report
Test weight2
Test typeLab course
OpportunitiesBlock KW4