NWI-NM089B
Molecular Physics
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-NM089B
Credits (ECTS)6
CategoryMA (Master)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Wiskunde, Natuur- en Sterrenkunde;
Lecturer(s)
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Lecturer
dr. J.M. Bakker
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Lecturer
prof. dr. S.Y.T. van de Meerakker
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Lecturer
prof. dr. D.H. Parker
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Examiner
prof. dr. B. Redlich
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Contactperson for the course
prof. dr. B. Redlich
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Academic year2018
Period
KW1-KW2  (03/09/2018 to 27/01/2019)
Starting block
KW1
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
  • The student understands the spectroscopy from small molecules towards large (bio) molecular systems
  • The student is introduced to basic and state-of-the-art spectroscopic techniques.
  • The student is familiarized with the literature of modern molecular physics and physical chemistry experiments
  • The student is trained to understand recent literature in the field of light-matter interaction , molecular beam experiments and novel free-electron laser experiments.
Content
The course summarizes the spectroscopy of diatomic and polyatomic molecules (Hund’s cases, rotational, vibrational and electronic energy levels and transitions, transition probabilities, etc.). Then, basic and pioneering detection techniques are introduced, including the understanding of modern light sources (lasers and free-electron lasers) for spectroscopy. The obtained knowledge will be applied to real examples of modern science in the field of spectroscopy and dynamics of molecular systems ranging from small to large (bio)molecular systems.
During the course, the student will be introduced to recent literature and challenged to discuss the state-of-the-art experiments and experimental techniques in the field of molecular physics such as trace gas detection, velocity map imaging, ultra-cold atoms and molecules, frequency-comb spectroscopy and experiments with free-electron lasers.
Test information
Depending on the amount of students, oral or written examPresentations during problem sessions are graded, and part of the evaluation.

Prerequisites
Bachelor Physics, Natural Science or Chemistry

Recommended: Structure of Matter: Atomic and Molecular Physics (physics/chemistry), Spectroscopy of Atoms and Molecules (chemistry)

Recommended materials
Book
Demtröder, Atoms,Molecules and Photons, An Introduction to Atomic-, Molecular and Quantum-Physics, 2nd edition, Springer (2010),
Blackboard
Supplementary information provided during the course

Instructional modes
Course
Attendance MandatoryYes

Lecture

Tutorial
Attendance MandatoryYes

Zelfstudie

Tests
Exam
Test weight4
Test typeExam
OpportunitiesBlock KW2, Block KW3

Presentation/participation
Test weight1
Test typePresentation
OpportunitiesBlock KW2, Block KW3