Laboratory experiments to acquire a profound knowledge of spectroscopical methods and techniques in chemistry. Evaluation and visualization of measurement data. Writing lab reports.
Learning objective
Laboratory experiments to acquire a profound knowledge of spectroscopical methods and techniques in chemistry. Evaluation and visualization of measurement data. Writing lab reports.
Content
Laboratory experiments: UV/VIS spectroscopy, luminescence spectroscopy, FT infrared spectroscopy, light diffraction and refraction, thermal lenses, Raman spectroscopy, reflection spectroscopy, optical polarization phenomena, laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), FT nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transform methods.
Lecture notes
Detailed documentations to each experiment will be handed out. E. Meister, Grundpraktikum Physikalische Chemie, 2. Auflage, vdf Hochschulverlag an der ETH, Zürich 2012.
Prerequisites / Notice
Praktikum Physikalische und Analytische Chemie (529-0054-00) or Praktikum Physikalische Chemie (529-0054-01).
By enrolling in the laboratory course, students confirm to study all safety information thoroughly and to follow instructions.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course