The structure of molecules. Rotational-, vibrational- and electronic spectra. Franck-Condons principle, scattering processes.
Light sources, spectrometers and detectors. Synchrotron light, production and characteristics. The use of synchrotron light in basic research, photo- absorption,-emission, -ionization and -dissociation. Technical applications of synchrotron light, X-ray lithography and X-ray microscopy, holography.
SH2502 Synchrotron Radiation Based Atomic and Molecular Physics 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2023
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SH2502 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course is a continuation of 5A1246 and SH2500. Introductory molecular physics will be treated in more detail, while the main part of the course will give an insight into the modern experimental tools used in atomic- and molecular physics, with special emphasis laid on synchrotron based methods.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: 5A1247/SH1009 Modern Physics. SH2500 Atomic-and Molecular Physics.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Haken-Wolf: " Molecular physics and elements of quantum chemistry", Springer Verlag.
P. Erman and E. Rachlew-Källne: ”The use of Synchrotron Radiation in Atomic and Molecular Physics” (Compendium).
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation in the lectures including an oral presentation of some part of the subject (ÖVN1; 1,5 university credits). One written exam (TENA; 4,5 university credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Elisabeth Rachlew, rachlew@atom.kth.se, tel. 5537 8112
Supplementary information
Given if there are enough interest. Please contact course administrator.