Certification Course

TITLE OF THE COURSE: APPLICATION OF UV-VIS SPECTROPHOTOMETER AND FLUOROMETER FOR SENSING STUDIES

This course is designed to provide students with the overview of basic concepts and instrumentation in ultraviolet (UV)-Visible spectroscopy and fluorometry, commonly used in quantitative and qualitative analysis in various fields, including environmental, food, pharmaceuticals, and materials. It will cover basic theory and principle of operation of UV-Vis spectrometer, recording spectrum of solution and powder samples, analysis of spectrum & calculation of optical band gap. Theory and principle of operation of fluorometer, recording and analysis of fluorescence spectra. Plotting of spectral data using origin software and report writing.

Benefits/ Scope

Skills gained will be useful for materials characterization and applications such as sensing, nanoelectronics, photovoltaics, OLEDS and others related areas. The course will enhance research skills and analytical abilities to execute scientific and technology relevant projects.

Learning outcomes

· Analysis of spectrum

· Applications of above techniques in the quantitative and qualitative analysis

· Calculation of band gap

· Uses of origin software