To provide some basic knowledge on molecular physics, particularly on the electronic structure of diatomic and polyatomic molecules
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
attendance
Instructor(s)
Professor Sevim Akyüz
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday 10.00-12.45
Office Hour(s)
Thursday 13.00-14.00, 3A-16; ofis room of Sevim Akyüz
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
Principle Sources
- Lecture notes of Prof. Dr. Sevim Akyüz
-G. Herzberg, Molecular Structure and Molecular Spectra: Electronic spectra and Electronic structure of Poyatomic Molecules,
-G. Herzberg Molecular Structure and Molecular Spectra:Spectra of Diatomic Molecules
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Electronic structure of diatomic molecules and vector model
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
2. Week
The separated atom approximation
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
3. Week
The united atom approximation
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
4. Week
Correlation of electron orbitals
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
5. Week
Electron configuration of diatomic molecules
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
6. Week
The LCAO/MO approximation, bonding and anti-bonding orbitals
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
7. Week
Electronic energy levels and Eigen functions of Hydrogen molecule-ion
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
8. Week
Electronic energy levels and Eigen functions of Hydrogen molecule
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
9. Week
Franck Condon principle and Electronic transitions of diatomic Molecules
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
10. Week
Electronic structure of polyatomic molecules
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
11. Week
Hybridization, relative bond strength
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
12. Week
Electronic spectroscopy of polyatomic molecules, electronic band spectra
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
13. Week
Crystal field theory and Ligand field theory
Presentation, discussion, question and answer method.
14. Week
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Quizzes
2
5
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
3
5
Project(s)
1
5
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
45
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To acquire the ability of deeply understanding physical concepts, by extending knowledge and experience in physics.
PO-2
To be able to understand, interpret, and synthesise interdisciplinary relations.
PO-3
To be able to transfer field-specific information to other work groups in written, oral, and visual ways.
PO-4
To be able to identify and evaluate problems relevant to the mastering field, by using various databases and bibliographic resources.
PO-5
To be able to use the theoretical and applied information which is learned within the mastering field, with the help of information technologies.
PO-6
To understand the fundamentals of physics in an advanced way and to acquire the ability of problem solving.
PO-7
To adopt acting in accordance with scientific ethics.
PO-8
To acquire the ability of reading and writing in at least one foreign language.
PO-9
To be able to follow recent developments in the mastering field of physics, by making extensive scans of the literature.
PO-10
To be able to develop individual decision and creativity skills.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Gain knowledge and experience about the fundamental topics which are involved in the analysis of electronic band spectra.
LO-2
Gain knowledge on molecular electrons and molecular bonds
LO-3
Learn electronic configuration and electronic energy states of diatomic and polyatomic molecules.
