Physics 8420, Fall 2008
TT 11.00-12.15
Room 272
Dr. Gary Hastings
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Textbook |
"Molecular Quantum
Mechanics" |
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Instructor |
Dr. Gary Hastings |
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Office |
410 Science Annex |
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Internet |
http://www.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hastings/ |
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Phone |
(404) 413-6055 |
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E-mail: |
ghastings@gsu.edu |
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Office Hours |
By arrangement |
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Last day to withdraw |
October 1 |
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Class Begins |
August 19 |
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Class Ends |
December 4 |
Lecture Notes
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Electronic Absorption and CD Spectroscopy of Chlorophyll Dimers by Sreeja Parameswaran
Proton NMR Spectroscopy of Amino Acids and Proteins by Yiying Zhou
Supplementary Textbooks: (In
order of preference)
1 Physical
Chemistry
Atkins, P. and de Paula, J.
(editions 6, 7 or 8) (Freeman)
2 Introduction
to Molecular Symmetry (
Ogden, J. S. (
3 Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory
Carter, R. (Wiley)
4 Biophysical
Chemistry, Part II
Cantor and Schimmel (Freeman)
5 Molecular Physics
Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods
Demtroder, W. (Wiley)
Course Outline
Introductory Course in quantum chemistry and elements of molecular spectroscopy serving the needs of physics, chemistry and biochemistry students. Basic quantum mechanics is assumed and applied to molecular systems. The emphasis is on relating quantum theory to spectroscopic measurement. In this respect group theoretical approaches are introduced. We shall study vibrational and rotational spectroscopies with special emphasis on IR and Raman spectroscopic measurement. We will study aspects of magnetic and electronic spectroscopies. The latter part of the course will deal with a variety of topics of current experimental or theoretical interest, taken from the scientific literature or other textbook sources. Students will select and study topics which match their interests, and give a critical oral presentation of the subject. Possible subjects of study are listed below. ANY subject of interest to the student, that is connected to macromolecular spectroscopy or theoretical molecular physics, can be developed with the consent of the instructor.
Grading: Homework 30 %
Presentation 30 %
Presentation Attendance 3 %
Presentation Reporting 3 %
Midterm Exam 17 %
Final Exam 17 %
The topics chosen for presentation are not
expected to be a direct regurgitation of the students current research.
Literature Topics
Choose from the list or come
up with your own topic. Discuss the
details with the instructor
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Spectroscopies and Theories
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Any topic related to molecular spectroscopic applications (in biology, chemistry, physics, medicine or technology), that is of interest may be chosen after discussion with instructor.
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Chapter/Sections Covered in Atkins and Friedman |
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Chapter 1: Foundations of quantum mechanics. (Assumed knowledge. Homework) |
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Chapter 2: Linear
Motion and the harmonic oscillator. (Assumed
knowledge) FEMO model will be introduced, however. Penetration Depth, Tunnelling and Scattering will not be covered but could be developed by a student for presentation |
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Chapter 3: Rotational Motion and the hydrogen
atom. (Assumed knowledge). Particle on a ring and sphere, and motion in a coulomb potential will be
quickly reviewed and applications to the FEMO model will be developed. |
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Chapter 4: Angular Momentum. (Assumed knowledge). |
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Homework will be set covering the above four chapters so that you can re-familiarize yourself with the material in these chapters. |
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Chapter 5: Group Theory. Chapter will be covered in great detail. |
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Chapter 6: Approximation Techniques. (Assumed knowledge). Variation Theory, Time Dependant perturbation, Fermis Golden Rule and the Einstein coefficients will be quickly reviewed. |
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Chapter 7: Atomic spectra and atomic structure
(Assumed Knowledge) |
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Chapter 8: Introduction to Molecular Structure (chapter will be covered in detail) Band theory of solids will not be covered but could be developed by a student |
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Chapter 9: Will not be covered but could be developed by a student |
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Chapter 10: Molecular Rotations and Vibrations: Will be Covered in great detail. Additional material on aspects of microwave and infrared absorption spectroscopy will be included. Material on Raman and FTIR instrumentation will also be included. |
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Chapter 11: Molecular Electronic Transitions. Will Cover in detail |
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Chapter 12: Electric Properties of Molecules. Will not cover in detail but could be developed by a student |
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Chapter 13: Magnetic Properties of Molecules. Will not cover. Could be developed by a student |
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