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CH3307 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.