Molecular Physics, 6 credits

Molekylär fysik, 6 hp

TNE024

All instances mentioned below are cancelled.

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Igor Zozoulenko

Director of studies or equivalent

Adriana Serban

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 h
Recommended self-study hours: 120 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV N.B.
6CIEN Electronics Design Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 3 English Norrköping, Norrköping E CANCELLED
6CIEN Electronics Design Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Emerging electronics) 7 (Autumn 2017) 2 3 English Norrköping, Norrköping E CANCELLED

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Electronics Design Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Physical Modelling, Modern Physics

Intended learning outcomes

The course introduces the basics in molecular physics necessary to tackle more advanced courses in organic electronics. To succeed the course, the student is expected to be able to:

  • use the knowledge from modern physics and mathematics
  • describe the Schrödinger equation for atoms and molecules
  • predict the structure and bonds in molecules and polymers
  • explain the results from vibrational and optical spectroscopies used to characterize molecules and polymers
  • explain various concepts and definitions (electron affinity, ionisation potential, electronegativity, Pauli principle, spin of particles and transition dipole moment)
  • propose ways to control the optical properties of organic materials
  • calculate the electronic structure of molecules and polymers in the Hückel approximation

Course content

Basics of quantum mechanics is introduced. Application of basic quantum mechanics to describe the formation of bonds in molecules and between molecules. The Schrödinger equation is used to extract the electronic structure of small conjugated molecules. Basics of chemical nomenclature is introduced. Bloch's theorem is applied to monomer units to predict the electronic structure of conjugated polymers. Spectroscopic techniques are introduced to show how to characterize various molecular properties: molecular vibrations, optical excitations and electronic structure. The principle of those spectroscopies is introduced using quantum mechanics.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, Lessons

Examination

TEN1Written examination6 creditsU, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

Director of Studies or equivalent

Adriana Serban

Examiner

Igor Zozoulenko

Course website and other links

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 h
Recommended self-study hours: 120 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Books

  • Atkins, de Paula, Physical Chemistry

Websites


  • Lecture notes
Code Name Scope Grading scale
TEN1 Written examination 6 credits U, 3, 4, 5

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Additional literature

Books

Atkins, de Paula, Physical Chemistry

Websites

Lecture notes

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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