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Subject Specialisation
Inorganic Chemistry
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
529-0169-00LInstrumental AnalysisE-0 credits2SD. Günther
AbstractGroup seminar on elemental analysis and isotope ratio determinations using various plasma sources
Learning objectiveGroup seminar on elemental analysis and isotope ratio determinations using various plasma sources
ContentDevelopments in plasma mass spectrometry and alternative plasma sources
529-0199-00LInorganic and Organometallic ChemistryE-0 credits2KH. Grützmacher, M. Bezdek, C. Copéret, D. Günther, M. Kovalenko, T. Lippert, V. Mougel, P. Steinegger
AbstractGroup meeting
Learning objectiveGroup meeting
529-0198-00LMain Group Element and Coordination ChemistryZ0 credits2SH. Grützmacher
AbstractGroup meeting
Learning objectiveGroup meeting
529-0144-01LNMR Spectroscopy in Inorganic ChemistryW6 credits3GR. Verel
AbstractTheory and applications of NMR spectroscopy with a focus of its use to problems in Inorganic Chemistry.
The use of the Bloch Equations to describe broadband and selective excitation, measurement techniques and processing strategies of NMR data, applications of NMR to the study of molecular structure, chemical exchange processes, diffusion spectroscopy, and solid-state NMR techniques.
Learning objectiveIn depth understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of solution and solid-state NMR and its application to problems in Inorganic Chemistry
ContentSelection of the following themes:
1. Bloch Equations and its use to understand broadband and selective pulses.
2. Measurement techniques and processing strategies of NMR data.
3. Applications of NMR to the study of molecular structure: Experiments and strategies to solve problems in Inorganic Chemistry.
4. Application of NMR to the study of chemical exchange processes.
5. Application of NMR to the study of self-diffusion and the determination of diffusion coefficients.
6. Differences and similarities between fundamental interactions in solution and solid-state NMR
7. Experimental techniques in solid-state NMR (Magic Angle Spinning, Cross Polarization, Decoupling and Recoupling Techniques, MQMAS)
8. The use of Dynamic Nuclear Polarization for the study of surfaces.
Lecture notesA handout is provided during the lectures. It is expected that the students will consult the accompanying literature as specified during the lecture.
LiteratureSpecified during the lecture
Prerequisites / Notice529-0432-00 Physikalische Chemie IV: Magnetische Resonanz
529-0058-00 Analytische Chemie II
(or equivalent)

The individual and in depth (literature) study of a theme related but separate from the themes presented during the lecture requires different compentences compared to the ones which are tested during the oral exam. Therefore the students must give a presentation during the semester about a theme based on their study of the literature. A list of possible themes and corresponding literature will be provided during the lecture.
The student presentation is a mandatory "pass/fail" element of the course and must be passed separately from the oral exam. If the presentation fails it will not be possible to pass the final exam. A renewed presentation is not required in case the oral exam has to be repeated.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Organic Chemistry
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
529-0280-00LAnalytical Chemistry SeminarE-0 credits1KR. Zenobi
AbstractAnalytical Chemistry Seminar
Learning objectivePresentation and discussion of current research topics in analytical chemistry
ContentPresentation and discussion of current research topics in analytical chemistry
529-0289-00LSpectra Interpretation of Organic CompoundsW2 credits2GR. Zenobi, K. Eyer, N. Kumar, Y. Yamakoshi
AbstractExercises in interpretation of molecular spectra
Learning objectiveMastering the interpretation of molecular spectra.
ContentIn the first part of the lecture, the students work in small groups on solving particular problems in structure elucidation, interpreting mass, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, IR, and UV/VIS spectra, optionally in discussion with the lecturers. In the second part the problems are solved by a lecturer.
Lecture notesSpectroscopic problems will be distributed
LiteratureE. Pretsch, P. Bühlmann, M. Badertscher, Structure Determination of Organic Compounds: Tables of Spectral Data, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2009, 4th revised and enlarged Engl. ed.

E. Pretsch, G. Tóth, M. E. Munk, M. Badertscher, Computer-Aided Structure Elucidation: Spectra Interpretation and Structure Generation, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2002.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course is based on the lectures Analytical Chemistry I (529-0051-00) and Analytical Chemistry II (529-0058-00).
Solutions to the problems will be posted on the internet.
529-0290-00LOrganic Chemistry (Seminar) Restricted registration - show details E-0 credits2SJ. W. Bode, E. M. Carreira, H. Wennemers, R. Zenobi
AbstractSeminars on Current Topics in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Analytical Chemistry.
Learning objectiveAwareness of contemporary trends in science.
529-0299-00LOrganic ChemistryE-0 credits1.5KJ. W. Bode, E. M. Carreira, P. Chen, K. Lang, B. Morandi, H. Wennemers, R. Zenobi
AbstractUpdates on Research and Contemporary Literature in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
Learning objectiveProblem solving in organic chemistry and chemical biology.
529-0042-00LStructure Elucidation by NMRW4 credits2GM.‑O. Ebert
AbstractStructure Elucidation of Complex Organic Molecules by NMR
Learning objectiveStructure elucidation of complex organic molecules (including peptides, oligosaccharides and oligonucleotides) by advanced 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy: Finding the constitution, rel. configuration and the conformation of an unkown molecule. The emphasis of the course is on the selection of optimal strategies for the solution of a given problem. Discussing and solving these problems by the combined application of various 2D methods form an important part of the course. This also includes the use of state-of-the-art methods for computer assisted structure elucdation (CASE) and chemical shift prediction.
ContentImportant experiments for structure elucidation. Finding the optimal strategy for a given problem. Spectral processing for optimal results. Spectral interpretation. Assignment strategies for complex molecules. Common Artefacts. Computer assisted structure elucidation incl. introduction to relevant software and hands-on application. Chemical shift prediction. Discussion of challenging problem sets during class.
Lecture notesScripts (in English) are distributed in the course
Literature"T.D.W. Claridge, High Resolution NMR Techniques in Organic Chemistryî, Pergamon Press, 1999. (NMR Teil)

Further reading and citations are listed in the script.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course language is English.
Required level:
Courses in analytical chemistry of the 2nd year or equivalent.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingfostered
Physical Chemistry
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0551-00LLaser SeminarE-0 credits1SJ. Faist, J. Home, A. Imamoglu, U. Keller, F. Merkt, H. J. Wörner
AbstractResearch colloquium
Learning objective
529-0427-00LElectron Spectroscopy Restricted registration - show details W1 credit2SF. Merkt
AbstractGroup seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Learning objectiveGroup seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
ContentGroup seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Prerequisites / NoticeParticipation to this seminar must be discussed with the lecturer.
529-0460-00LComputer SimulationE-0 credits1SP. H. Hünenberger, S. Riniker
AbstractGroup meeting
Learning objectiveGroup meeting
Prerequisites / NoticeGroup meeting
529-0474-00LQuantum ChemistryW6 credits3GM. Reiher, J. P. Unsleber, T. Weymuth
AbstractIntroduction into the basic concepts of electronic structure theory and into numerical methods of quantum chemistry. Exercise classes are designed to deepen the theory; practical case studies using quantum chemical software to provide a 'hands-on' expertise in applying these methods.
Learning objectiveNowadays, chemical research can be carried out in silico, an intellectual achievement for which Pople and Kohn have been awarded the Nobel prize of the year 1998. This lecture shows how that has been accomplished. It works out the many-particle theory of many-electron systems (atoms and molecules) and discusses its implementation into computer programs. A complete picture of quantum chemistry shall be provided that will allow students to carry out such calculations on molecules (for accompanying experimental work in the wet lab or as a basis for further study of the theory).
ContentBasic concepts of many-particle quantum mechanics. Derivation of the many-electron theory for atoms and molecules; starting with the harmonic approximation for the nuclear problem and with Hartree-Fock theory for the electronic problem to Moeller-Plesset perturbation theory and configuration interaction and to coupled cluster and multi-configurational approaches. Density functional theory. Case studies using quantum mechanical software.
Lecture notesHand-outs in German will be provided for each lecture (they are supplemented by (computer) examples that continuously illustrate how the theory works).

All information regarding this course, including links to the online streaming, will be available on this web page:
https://reiher.ethz.ch/courses-and-seminars/exercises/QC_2023.html
LiteratureTextbooks on Quantum Chemistry:
F.L. Pilar, Elementary Quantum Chemistry, Dover Publications
I.N. Levine, Quantum Chemistry, Prentice Hall

Hartree-Fock in basis set representation:
A. Szabo and N. Ostlund, Modern Quantum Chemistry: Introduction to Advanced Electronic Structure Theory, McGraw-Hill

Textbooks on Computational Chemistry:
F. Jensen, Introduction to Computational Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons
C.J. Cramer, Essentials of Computational Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons
Prerequisites / NoticeBasic knowledge in quantum mechanics (e.g. through course physical chemistry III - quantum mechanics) required
529-0490-00LSpecial Topics in Theoretical ChemistryE-0 credits1SM. Reiher
AbstractWeekly seminar programme on special topics in theoretical and quantum chemistry. Talks delivered by PhD students and PostDocs.
Learning objectiveadvanced course for PhD students and other co-workers
Contentdepends on state of the art in research
Lecture notesnone
529-0491-00LSeminar in Computational Chemistry C4E-0 credits2SM. Reiher
AbstractResearch seminar with invited lecturers
Learning objectiveResearch seminar with invited lecturers
529-0479-00LTheoretical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy and DynamicsW1 credit2SF. Merkt, M. Reiher, J. Richardson, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner
AbstractSeminar on theoretical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and dynamics (research seminar)
Learning objectiveSeminar on theoretical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and dynamics (research seminar)
529-0499-00LPhysical ChemistryW0 credits1KG. Jeschke, A. Barnes, M. Ernst, P. H. Hünenberger, F. Merkt, M. Reiher, J. Richardson, R. Riek, S. Riniker, T. Schmidt, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner
AbstractSeminar series covering current developments in Physical Chemistry
Learning objectiveDiscussing current developments in Physical Chemistry
529-0462-00LCold Molecules: Methods and ApplicationsZ1 credit1VS. Hogan
AbstractThis course will cover the properties and interactions that are of importance in gas-phase molecular samples at temperatures below 1 K, together with methods for the preparation of these samples. Particular topics treated will include (1) ultracold akali dimers, (2) cold polar molecules, and molecular radicals, (3) cold Rydberg molecules, and (4) cold molecular ions.
Learning objectiveThe aim of the course is to provide those attending with a solid understanding of the properties and interactions that are of importance in gas-phase molecular samples at temperatures below 1 K, and with a knowledge of methods for the preparation of these samples.
ContentKeywords: Cold molecules, photoassociation, magnetoassociation, polar molecules, multistage Stark deceleration, radicals, multistage Zeeman deceleration, molecules in high Rydberg states, Rydberg-Stark deceleration, cold molecular ions, ion-molecule reactions.
529-0484-00LInstrumentation and Measurement Restricted registration - show details W2 credits2PF. Merkt
AbstractBasic concepts of electronic measurement technology, RF- and Microwave technology and digital circuits.
Learning objectiveEinführung in die elektronische Messtechnik, die Radiofrequenz- und Mikrowellentechnologie und in die Digitalelektronik.
Lecture notesUnterlagen in der ersten Stunde verteilt.
Prerequisites / NoticeZugelassene Teilnehmer werden von der Institutsleitung definiert.
529-0809-00LTheoretical Chemistry SeminarE-0 credits2SM. Reiher, J. Richardson
AbstractSeminar on recent developments in Theoretical Chemistry presented by guest speakers.
Learning objectiveDoktorats- und Mitarbeiterschulung
ContentVariiert nach aktuellem Stand der Forschung
LiteratureWill be announced on http://www.reiher.ethz.ch/courses-and-seminars/theoretical-chemistry.html
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