To provide some basic knowledge on molecular symmetry and group theory, particularly on the applications of symmetry and group theory on determining molecular energy levels and transition.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
knowledge of known theoretical prequalifications
Instructor(s)
Professor Sevim Akyüz
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday 13.00-16.00 AK-4C-04-06 lecture room
Office Hour(s)
Monday 11.00-12.00, 3A-16
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
Principle Sources
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-F.A. Cotton, Chemical applications of Group theory, Wiley, London.
-E.B. Wilson, J.C. Decius, P.C. Cross, Molecular Vibrations, Mc Graw Hill, New York
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Group properties, Sub group, congugate elements and class definitions
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
2. Week
Reducible and irreducible representations
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
3. Week
Molecular Symmetry Elements and Symmetry Operations
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
4. Week
Constitution of caracter tables
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
5. Week
Determination of Molecular Point Groups
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
6. Week
IR and Raman activity
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
7. Week
Determination of symmetry species and IR and Raman activity of molecular vibrational modes
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
8. Week
General applications of group theory to quantum mechanics
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
9. Week
Applications of group theory to molecular physics
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
10. Week
Symmetry properties of molecular orbitals
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
11. Week
Allowed electronic transitions
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
12. Week
Molecular symmetry, site symmetry and crystal symmetry correlations
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
13. Week
Crystal field splitting and Factor group splitting
Explanation,Discussion, Application, Exercises
14. Week
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
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
Learn the ways to determine the molecular symmetry elements and operations and some basic concepts of group theory
LO-2
Gain knowledge how molecules are classified under their symmetry properties
LO-3
Gain the ability of classifying molecules under symmetry point groups and to form character tables
LO-4
Learn the ways to form character tables for each point group and understand how the character tables simplfy the problems of molecular vibrations.
LO-5
Gain basic knowledge on interpreting the vibrational, rotational and electronic spectra of molecules by using molecular symmetry properties.
LO-6
Gain knowledge to obtain the normal modes and frequencies of various symmetry types.
LO-7
Learn the correlations between the molecular symmetry and crystal symmetry, factor group and site symmetry effects.
