History of Light - Introduction to Spectroscopy

Timetable

Lecture with a multimedia presentation of selected issues, conversation lecture, problem-based lecture, problem-based learning, solving tasks (e.g. computational, artistic, practical)

Lectures - 15 h

Problem-based learning / lab demonstrations - 5 h

 

Module aim (aims)

Transfer of knowledge in the field of basic photophysics, photochemistry and spectroscopy (incl. lab safety procedures);

Familiarization with principle terms and equipment used in chemistry, physics, biology and medical sciences;

Basic terms related to light and photonic applications: photon, electromagnetic wave, laser etc.

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

There are no prerequisites

Syllabus

Basic terms related to light as an electromagnetic wave, wave-particle theory, spectral ranges: radio-waves, infrared, visible light, UV, gamma radiation etc;

Atom/molecule model, physical properties of excited states;

History of light-related scientific discoveries, examples of key experiments that helped understanding the nature of LIGHT;

Light-induced reactions and processes and their practical applications in pharmacy, medicine and cosmetic industry;

Light sources (from fire and the Sun ... to the LASER), equipment for spectroscopy - basic principles and practical applications.

Credit conditions - Grading of the student project and/or multimedia presentation:

5 (very good) - >95%
4,5 (good plus) - 94%-85%
4 (good) - 84%-75%
3,5 (satisfactory plus) - 74%-65%
3 (satisfactory) - 64%-51%
2 (fail) - below 50% 

Reading list

1. Suppan P., Chemistry and Light: RSC, 1994 (and later editions).
2. Holt J., When Einstein Walked with Gödel. Excursions to the Edge of Thought, 2019.
3. Joseph R. Lakowicz "Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy", 3rd edition, Springer New York 2006.