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CH8307 Advanced Spectroscopy and Diffraction

Question 1: describe the fundamental principles of luminescence spectroscopy, EPR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, electron diffraction and electron microscopy;

Question 2: describe the different types of electronically excited states associated with organic and inorganic molecules;

Question 3: describe and interpret the key physical parameters that characterize different excited states;

Question 4. describe the processes that contribute to non-radiative deactivation (quenching) of excited states, including energy transfer mechanisms;

Question 5. understand different classifications of luminescence such as bioluminescence, chemoluminescence and electroluminescence;

Question 6. apply knowledge of excited state molecules to various applications such as chemosensors and photodynamic therapy;

Question 7. describe the use of the spin Hamiltonian to interpret EPR spectra in solution and in the solid state;

Question 8. explain the major features of EPR spectra, and their correlations with structure;

Question 9. predict the appearance of EPR spectra of organic radicals and simple paramagnetic metal complexes;

Question 10. interpret isotropic and anisotropic EPR spectra, and assign structures;

Question 11. understand the fundamental processes involved in the interaction of X-rays, neutron beams and electron beams with solids;

Question 12. describe the fundamental similarities and differences between X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction and electron diffraction;

Question 13. understand the types of information about solid state structures that can be obtained from X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction and electron diffraction techniques;

Question 14. understand the basis of electron microscopy techniques;

Question 15. appreciate the specific areas of application of X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction and electron diffraction techniques;

Question 16. formulate the optimum experimental strategy for exploring specific aspects of solid-state structure.