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Spectroscopy from atoms to solids (4897)

Coordinating lecturer:Prof. dr. Anna ERMAKOVA 
Co-lecturer:Prof. dr. Petr SIYUSHEV 


Credits: 3,0
Study load hours: 81
Period: semester 1 (3sp)

Language of instruction: English

2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
Final grade2: Numerical
Tolerance3: See included in these programmes

Sequentiality
Advising sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
Advice

It is advised that this course is taken in tandem with specialisation courses '4908 Quantum sensors for cross-disciplinary fields', '4909 Advanced quantum effects in biology', '4910 Condensed matter physics'.



Prerequisites

The student should have prior knowledge of the following general topics in physics/chemistry:

  • basic concepts from quantum mechanics/chemistry
  • the concepts of chemical bonding and crystal structure
  • basic knowledge of the electronic structure of molecules and solids


Content

Module 1 : Molecular Spectroscopy

Atomic spectroscopy

Molecular orbitals

Symmetry

Selection rules

Vibration spectroscopy

Module 2: Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Introduction to Fluorescence

Life-time measurements

Quenching and environmental effects

Polarization spectroscopy

Correlation spectroscopy

Module 3: Semiconductor and Solid-State Spectroscopy

Optical properties of solid state

Defect spectroscopy, Low temperature spectroscopy

Surface spectroscopy

Pump-probe spectroscopy

Quaziparticles spectroscopy



Compulsory course material
 

All slides, readers, papers and other supporting materials will be provided on Blackboard.

 

Recommended reading
 

Title: Modern Classical Optics
Author: Geoffrey Brooker and Alma C. Zook
Edition: /
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198599654
Extra info: Oxford Master Series in Physics

Title: Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Author: Joseph R. Lakowicz
Edition: /
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9780387312781
Extra info: 

Title: Luminescence Spectroscopy of Semiconductors
Author: Ivan Pelant and Jan Valenta
Edition: /
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199588336
Extra info: /

Title: Optical Properties of Solids
Author: Mark Fox
Edition: /
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199573370
Extra info: /



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  
Practical  
Response lecture  
Small group session  
Teaching methods  
Discussion/debate  
Educational learning conversation  
Exercises  
Paper  
Report  
Seminar  


Evaluation

Semester 1 (3,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written evaluation during teaching period10 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic yearYes, with condition
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Paper
Oral explanation
Written exam90 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic yearYes, with condition
Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic yearThe student obtains at least 10/20.
Closed-book
Additional information

Regarding the improper use of genAI in this course, we refer to the guidelines of the study program and the lecturer on Blackboard.

Students with exam contract submit and defend the paper orally in the exam period instead of the teaching period.


Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Master of Materiomics
  •  EC 
  • EC 1. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme has an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of functional materials, especially with regard to the relation between composition, structure and functional properties at all length scales and in their operating surroundings.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.2 The student is able to explain properties of materials and apply this knowledge.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC1.6 The student can understand properties from the structure.

  •  EC 
  • EC 2. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme can combine chemical and physical principles enabling the discovery of new material concepts based on an interdisciplinary approach.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.7 The student has knowledge of the added value and shortcomings of chemical and physical approaches and knows how to apply the strengths of both approaches adapted to the problem/issue at hand. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]

     
  •  DC 
  • DC2.9 The student is able to assess which concepts, models and methods from different perspectives are most useful in a specific context. The student uses this assessment in selecting the best perspectives. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - reflection: the student considers different perspectives and is able to reflect critically on them]

  •  EC 
  • EC 4. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously consult, summarise and critically interpret international scientific literature, reference it correctly and use it to explore and identify new domains relevant to the field.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.1 The student is able to look up and select appropriate international scientific literature from a variety of disciplines related to materials-related problems or research questions.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.2 The student is able to correctly and completely reference to scientific literature.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC4.3 The student is able to critically interpret, evaluate, compare, and/or summarize relevant scientific literature related to materials-related problems or research questions.

  •  EC 
  • EC 6. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to communicate in both written and spoken form and to take a well-argued position in a scientific discussion, going from a general to a specialist level, adapted to the target audience.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC6.1 The student is able to report orally and in writing in an adequate manner.

  •  EC 
  • EC 10. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously acquire new knowledge and monitor, evaluate and adjust one’s learning process.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC10.1 The student can reflect on their own strengths and areas for improvement and use feedback to improve their own work and competences.

     
  •  DC 
  • DC10.3 The student is able to autonomously acquire, process, and critically interpret new information.

 

Included in these programmesTolerance3
Y
2nd year Master of Materiomics traject opleidingsonderdelen Y
Exchange Programme materiomics Y



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