Peter F. Bernath, Fall 2004
CHEM 450/756: Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure

Instructor: P. Bernath

Time: MWF 1:30 - 2:20

Location: EIT-2053 (new main link room)

Evaluation: Problem sets -- 20%, Mid-term exam -- 30%, Final exam -- 50%

Textbook: None required.

Useful books and materials:

P. Bernath, Spectra of Atoms and Molecules, QC454.A8.B47 1995 - On Reserve

J. I. Steinfeld, Molecules and Radiation (2nd edition)

J. M. Hollas, High Resolution Spectroscopy

J. D. Graybeal, Molecular Spectroscopy

W. S. Struve, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy

Problem sets

Course topics:

1. Molecular symmetry and group theory

2. Quantum mechanics and group theory

3. Rotational spectoscopy

4. Vibrational spectroscopy

5. Electronic spectroscopy of diatomics

6. Electronic spectroscopy of polyatomics (if time permits)