B27 Photochemistry

B27 Photochemistry

Contents

This is an introductory course on photochemistry, as applied principally to organic molecules. Specifically, we will discuss the often neglected, but yet commonly encountered chemical processes that are initiated by light. We will also discuss physical processes, such as fluorescence, phosphorescence, and energy transfer that compete with photoinitiated chemical reactions. Experimental techniques used to monitor photophysical processes will also be discussed.

Book

"Essentials of Molecular Photochemistry", A. Gilbert and J. Baggott, CRC Press, 1991. Supplementary reading material will also be supplied.

Teaching Curriculum

6 hours per week. In the early part of the semester, the instructor will deliver lectures. In the latter part of the semester, each participant will deliver a seminar on a topic of his/her choice. Each participant will also submit a short paper on this same topic.

Requirements

Basic Physical Chemistry (Kemi 21 and 22), basic Organic Chemistry (Kemi 12), and Calculus
(Mat a).

Evaluation

A mark is given in the 13-scale, based upon the paper and seminar(s) with internal examinations (internal 'censor').

Study Points

10 ECTS, fall term.

Teacher

Peter R. Ogilby.