Optical Spectroscopy

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language
12YOSP	KZ	2	2+0	English

Course guarantor:

Martin Michl

Lecturer:

Martin Michl

Tutor:

Martin Michl

Supervisor:

Department of Laser Physics and Photonics

Synopsis:

Basics of spectroscopic behaviour of atoms and molecules. Elementary experimental techniques for optical spectroscopy.

Requirements:

The course concludes with an oral exam demonstrating knowledge of the discussed spectroscopic methods, especially their physical principles, experimental design, and the nature of the information they provide about the sample.

Previous attending of the 12MOF course is recommended.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Energetic levels in atoms and molecules

2. Interaction with electromagnetic radiation; Tranition probabilities; Selection rules

3. Basic spectroscopic and photometric quantities; Shape of spectral lines; Homogeneous and inhomogeneous broadening

4. Basic spectroscopic instrumentation (sources of radiation, detectors, optical materials)

5. Dispersion spectrometers vs. interferometric instruments; Single-channel vs. multichannel detection

6. Atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy (flame and ICP AAS, ICP OES)

7. UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy; Colour of matter

8. Luminiscence spectroscopy; Luminiscence decay; Non-radiative relaxation processes

9. Infrared absorption spectroscopy; Raman scattering spectroscopy

10. Polarized light in spectroscopy; Linear dichroism; Fluorescence anisotropy; Depolarization of Raman scattering

11. Chirality and optical activity; Optical rotatory dispersion; Circular dichroism; Raman optical activity

12. Laboratory excursion I

13. Laboratory excursion II

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Students will become acquainted with theoretical elements and experimental techniques of spectroscopic investigation of atoms and molecules in optical spectral region.

Study materials: