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CHEM545

High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy I
CHEM545 FA

Next Offered in 9798 FA

This is a lecture course in various selected topics in modern high resolution spectroscopy. Specific topics will depend upon class interest.

MAJOR READINGS

MICROWAVE SPECTROSCOPY, Townes & Schawlow
MICROWAVE MOLECULAR SPECTRA, Gordy & Cook
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS, W. H. Flygare
ANGULAR MOMENTUM, R. N. Zare
PERTURBATIONS IN THE SPECTRA OF DIATOMIC MOLECULES,
Lefebvre-Brion & Field
MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, J. D. Graybeal
SPECTRA OF ATOMS AND MOLECULES, P.F. Bernath

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly readings from the reserved books and other sources, no examinations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

One half semester, half-credit course, for FIRST half of the semester. Students must withdraw from this course by October 20. Reading material will be on reserve in the Science Library. Desired prerequisite: a semester of quantum mechanics or equivalent. Undergraduates must have taken CHEM337 or the Physics equivalent.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GR Credit: 0.50

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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