Dr. Aniruddha Chakraborty
School of Chemical Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
Kamand, Himachal Pradesh 175075
India
ph: +(91)1905-237930
achakrab
Course Details:
Module 1: Molecular symmetry and group theory
Definition of a group & basic theorems, group multiplication table, elements of a symmetry group, symmetry group classification, great orthogonality theorem, direct products, similarity transformation, characters of representations, character table, irreducible representation, symmetry adopted linear combination, bonding, group theory & molecular electronic states.
Module 2: Interaction of light with matter
Transition moments & transition probabilities, Einstein’s coefficients, oscillator strength, Beer-Lambert law, polarizabilities, oscillator strength, relationship between Einstein’s coefficients & total absorbance. Born-Oppenheimer approximation, Frank Condon Principles,
Module 3: Rotational and Vibrational Spectroscopy
Moment of inertia, rotational energy levels, rotational spectra of diatomic molecules, rotational Raman spectra, molecular vibrations, selection rules, vibrational spectra of diatomic molecules, simple harmonic oscillator & rigid rotor model, anharmonic corrections, vibrational-rotational spectra, vibrational Raman spectra of diatomic molecules. Infra-red absorption spectra of polyatomic molecules, symmetric & asymmetric top molecules, normal modes of vibration & their classification by group theory, coupling between rotational & vibrational degrees of freedom.
Module 4: Combining molecular symmetry to spectroscopy
Symmetry & normal modes of vibrations, symmetry & selection rules for allowed transitions among rotational, vibrational level. Determining the symmetry of molecular motions. Group theory & molecular electronic transitions. Symmetry & selection rules, spin and parity forbidden transitions, vibronic interaction.
Suggested Books:
1. Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach by Donald A. McQuarrie & John D. Simon (University science books).
2. Physical Chemistry by Peter Atkins & Julio de Paula (Oxford).
3. Chemical Applications of Group Theory, F. A. Cotton, John Wiley, 3rdEdn., 2003.
4. Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory, Alan Vincent, 2nd Edition, Wiley.
5. Modern Spectroscopy, J. M. Hollas, John Wiley, 4thEdn., 2004.
"Fundamental Research - only few can do & fewer can understand."
Dr. Aniruddha Chakraborty
School of Chemical Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
Kamand, Himachal Pradesh 175075
India
ph: +(91)1905-237930
achakrab