Spectroscopy & Molecular Structure

This course is targeted to advanced level undergraduate students (Bolonha 2th cycle) in Chemistry, Physics or Bio-Sciences and Freshmen PhD Students aiming to get a general overview of molecular spectroscopy.

Quantum Mechanics, the interaction of light and matter, and group theory are used as tools to rationalize the underlying principles of spectroscopy.

Special emphasys will be given to the various forms of optical spectroscopy (rotational, vibrational and electronic), photoelectron spectroscopy and lasers.

At Semesters end a brief introduction to magnetic spectroscopic techniques (nuclear magnetic resonance and electron spin resonance) will be presented.