Theory of Spectroscopy and Molecular Properties
Up to date schedule information
Elective course in the MSc Chemistry
Prerequisites
Modern Quantum Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry 1
Examination
Presentation or oral exam
Description
The course covers the quantum mechanical details of spectroscopy and molecular property calculations. The main topics are:
Time-independent perturbation theory
Static molecular properties as energy derivatives
Time-dependent perturbation theory and dynamic properties
Fermi’s Golden Rule
Maxwell’s Equations
Radiation-matter interactions
Minimal coupling Hamiltonian
Electric-dipole approximation and optical transitions
Magnetic dipole and higher multipole transitions
Introduction to time-dependent self-consistent field theory
Literature
G.C. Schatz, M.A. Ratner, Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry; J.L. McHale, Molecular Spectroscopy, R.E. Moss, Advanced Molecular Quantum Mechanics; handout
Teaching Method
Lectures (+ exercises)
Registration
Register by email to m.somers@chem.leidenuniv.nl