Optics
(PAX7NQAD)
Spectroscopy
Summary
This is the website associated with the Spectroscopy lectures of the PAX7NQAD Optics course. This course is part of the Master 1 Nano-Physics program (Soft Matter and Biophysics, and Quantum Physics). Within the Optics course, a section on Non-Linear Optics is taught by Prof. Benoit Boulanger, whereas Prof. Lionel Bastard teaches a section on Wave Guide (Fiber) Optics.
Optical spectroscopy concerns itself with the interaction between light and matter. In this lecture we present a theoretical framework to discuss the absorption, emission, and luminescence properties of atomic and molecular systems. Experimental techniques will be discussed, including modern and state-of-the-art techniques used in the environmental (e.g., infrared trace gas detection) and life sciences (such as Raman non-linear spectroscopy).
Calendar Fall Semester 2023
Final Exam: December 2023, precise date and location TBA.
You are highly encouraged to use a handheld calculator. All other documents and devices should be stored out of sight.
Course materials (pdf)
Chapter 1-2 (Light, A Short History)
Chapter 3 (Interaction of EM Radiation with Atoms and Molecules)
Chapter 4 (Infrared Molecular Spectroscopy)
Chapter 5 (Raman Spectroscopy)
Chapter 6 (Electronic Spectroscopy)
Chapter 7 (Photoelectron Spectroscopy)
Chapter 8 (Laser Induced Fluorescence)
Chapter 9 (Solid State Spectroscopy)
Chapter 10 (Detection Techniques)
Chapter 11 (Frequency Comb Spectroscopy)
FTS supporting material: Mathcad sheet
FC supporting material: Mathcad sheet
MathCAD viewer application (Windows)
Here are some exercises prepared by a former student (Janek Landsberg). Please note that these are meant as take home exercises; Not all are as closely related to the current course material, and not all are exemplary of possible final exam questions.
The precept ("TD") exercises are here.
An sample exam can be found here. No solution will be provided. You have seen the material in class ... if not, contact me ...