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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 2026
Midterm and Final Exams: 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.
A sample exam can be found here. No solution will be provided. You have seen the material in class ... if not, contact me ...
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