Course Overview

Standard molecular spectroscopy (review and introduction); Ingredients from quantum dynamics; Time-dependent perturbation theory; Molecular systems in the radiation field; Neutron scattering and x-ray diffraction

Learning Achievement

Students acquire advanced knowledge on the advanced theory of theoretical spectroscopy in the realm of biomolecular systems such as biological macromolecules, clusters, liquids, solids and surfaces. The formulea used to extract observables of experimental interest, such as infrared spectra, dynamical and static structure factors, are drived from scratch in full detail such that the students can learn about all underlying approximations and thus limitations with the focus on biomolecular condensed matter systems.

Competence

Course prerequisites

None

Grading Philosophy

30 - 45 min end-of-term oral exam or 2-hour end-of-term written exam

Course schedule

Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

D. Marx

Other information

Every summer semester a) Lecture b) Exercise

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