Course detail

Modern Spectroscopic Methods

FCH-MC_MSMAcad. year: 2025/2026

The cours gives a complete overview about spectroscopic methods using electromagnetic radiation. The construction of spectrometers, light sources, detectors and accessories will be given, too. Finally, the overview of methods actually used in chemistry will be given including the methods that will be introduced into the chemistry in near future.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. František Krčma, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Entry knowledge

Physical chemistry III
Physics - optics

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Written part will consist from 7 spectroscopic calculations, spoken part will be focused on overwiev and crosslinks
Exams are spread over whole examination period based on individual student asks.
none

Aims

The goal of course is to give the overview of spectroscopic methods based on quantum mechanics, spectrometric equipment and the actually used methods in chemistry.
Students will know principles of spectroscopy, construction and use of spectrometers and application of various spectroscopic methods in chemical practice.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Atkins P. W.: Physical Chemistry. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2006. (CS)
Pelikán P., Lapčík L., Zmeškal O., Krčma F.: Fyzikální chemie, Struktura hmoty. VUTIUM Brno, Brno 2000. (CS)

Recommended reading

Hollas J. M.: Modern Spectroscopy. Wiley, Chichester 1987. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHCHTE Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme NKCP_CHCHTE Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme NPCP_CHMA Master's

    specialization BF , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. František Krčma, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Atomic and molecular energetic levels. Electromagnetic radiation and spectral transitions. Absorption of electromagnetic radiation

2. Atomic spectroscopy. Spectral line profile

3. Rotational spectra. Centrifugal distortion. Raman scattering

4. Vibrational spectra. Anharmonicity of vibrations

5. Vibrational-rotational spectra of diatomic molecules. Vibrations of polyatomic molecules. Group vibrations

6. Electron spectroscopy. Franck-Condon principle. Selection rules for the electronic transitions. Fluorescence and phosphorescence. Photoelectron spectroscopy

7. Spectrometers - contruction, prisms, gratings, resolution

8. Light sources

9. Lasers

10. Detectors and accessories

11. Spectroscopic methods actually used in chemistry - IR, FT-IR, ICP, AAS, LIBS, LIF, TALIF, fluorimetry etc.

12. Magnetic resonance methods. EPR and NMR

13. Methods that will be introduced in near future - Cavity Ring Down, laser tomography, etc.

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. František Krčma, Ph.D.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. František Krčma, Ph.D.