Ruth Signorell: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Ruth Signorell |
| Field | Physical Chemistry |
| Address | Lab. für Physikalische Chemie ETH Zürich, HCI F 205 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 46 21 |
| Fax | +41 44 633 13 16 |
| ruth.signorell@phys.chem.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.aerosol.ethz.ch/ |
| Department | Chemistry and Applied Biosciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0445-01L | Advanced Optics and Spectroscopy | 6 credits | 3G | R. Signorell, G. David | |
| Abstract | This course provides an introduction to the interaction of light with nano- and microparticles followed by an overview of applications of current interest. Examples range from nanoparticles for medical applications and sensing to the role of the interaction of solar radiation with aerosol particles and cloud droplets for the climate. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students will be introduced to the basic concepts of the interaction of light with nano- and microparticles. The combination of basic concepts with different applications will enable students to apply their knowledge to new problems in various fields where nanoscale objects play a role. | ||||
| Content | Light interacts surprisingly differently with small particles than with bulk or with gas phase materials. The first part of the course provides a basic but rigorous introduction into the interaction of light with nano- and microparticles. The emphasis is on the classical treatment of absorption and scattering of light by small particles. The strengths and limits of this conventional approach will be discussed. The second part of the course is devoted to a broad range of applications. Here topics include: Plasmon resonances in metallic systems, metallo-dielectric nanoparticles for medical applications, the use of lasers for optical trapping and characterization of single particles, vibrational excitons in dielectric nanoparticles, interaction of light with aerosol particles and cloud droplets for remote sensing applications and climate predictions, characterization of ultrafine aerosol particles by photoemission using velocity map imaging. | ||||
| Lecture notes | will be distributed during the course | ||||
| Literature | Basics: Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles, C. F. Bohren and D. R. Huffman, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Applications: References will be provided during the course. | ||||
| 529-0479-00L | Theoretical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics | 1 credit | 2S | F. Merkt, M. Reiher, J. Richardson, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner | |
| Abstract | Seminar on theoretical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and dynamics. | ||||
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| 529-0499-00L | Physical Chemistry | 1 credit | 1K | M. Reiher, A. Barnes, G. Jeschke, B. H. Meier, F. Merkt, J. Richardson, R. Riek, S. Riniker, T. Schmidt, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner | |
| Abstract | Institute-Seminar covering current research Topics in Physical Chemistry | ||||
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