Admission requirements
Elective course in the MSc Chemistry.
For students with a BSc MST with a major in Chemistry/materials or equivalent BSc. This is a very theoretical and advanced MSc course. Prior knowledge of quantum mechanics and density functional theory and a strong background in physics and mathematics is required. Successful completion of the MSc course Computational Chemistry and Molecular Simulations (4423CCAMS) is strongly recommended.
Description
The course describes how to compute some spectroscopic and molecular properties by quantum-mechanical 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, introduction to time-dependent density functional theory.
Course objectives
At the end of the course students
will have a fundamental and theoretical understanding of how molecules interact with electro-magnetic fields,
know how an absorption spectrum might be calculated using time-dependent density functional theory and what approximations are often used,
have basic fundamental understanding of the electro-magnetic fields, molecular properties and equations of motions,
are able to give a presentation and an in-depth discussion about these concepts and recent research literature using these computational tools,
are able to study an advanced theoretical subject dealing with advanced vector calculus and multi-variable (functional) derivatives.
Timetable
Schedule information can be found on the website of the programmes.
In MyTimetable, you can find all course and programme schedules, allowing you to create your personal timetable. Activities for which you have enrolled via MyStudyMap will automatically appear in your timetable.
Additionally, you can easily link MyTimetable to a calendar app on your phone, and schedule changes will be automatically updated in your calendar. You can also choose to receive email notifications about schedule changes. You can enable notifications in Settings after logging in.
Questions? Watch the video, read the instructions, or contact the ISSC helpdesk.
Note: Joint Degree students from Leiden/Delft need to combine information from both the Leiden and Delft MyTimetables to see a complete schedule. This video explains how to do it.
Mode of instruction
Lectures and exercises made available via Brightspace. Time will be allocated for questions, discussions, and for addressing the more detailed mathematics questions and problems prepared beforehand. Depending on the number of students participating, more flexible forms of the schedule and lectures can be decided, in agreement with the students.
Assessment method
Oral examination (70%) and presentation (30%) about a recent research article.
Details of schedule and location of the exam will be discussed and decided in agreement with the participating students.
Reading list
The course is based on a reader that will be made available through Brightspace.
Registration
As a student, you are responsible for enrolling on time through MyStudyMap.
In this short video, you can see step-by-step how to enrol for courses in MyStudyMap.
Extensive information about the operation of MyStudyMap can be found here.
There are two enrolment periods per year:
Enrolment for the fall opens in July
Enrolment for the spring opens in December
See this page for more information about deadlines and enrolling for courses and exams.
Note:
It is mandatory to enrol for all activities of a course that you are going to follow.
Your enrolment is only complete when you submit your course planning in the ‘Ready for enrolment’ tab by clicking ‘Send’.
Not being enrolled for an exam/resit means that you are not allowed to participate in the exam/resit.
Contact
Remarks
Assignment deadlines are communicated via Brightspace.
This biennial course is scheduled in 2024-25.
Software
Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the Faculty of Science will use the software distribution platform Academic Software. Through this platform, you can access the software needed for specific courses in your studies. For some software, your laptop must meet certain system requirements, which will be specified with the software. It is important to install the software before the start of the course. More information about the laptop requirements can be found on the student website.