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High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy
CHEM545 SP
This is a lecture/discussion course in various selected topics in modern high resolution spectroscopy. Microwave spectroscopy, angular momentum theory, electronic spectroscopy of diatomic molecules and vibrational normal
mode analysis, and other topics
dependent upon class interest will be covered.
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 MOLECULAR SYMMETRY AND SPECTROSCOPY, P.R. Bunker, P. Jensen, 2nd ed.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly readings from the reserved books and other sources, no examinations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
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, PHYS315.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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