Methods in Time-Resolved Spectroscopy
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In this course we will survey common time-resolved spectroscopic methods used to interrogate the dynamic and static properties of chemical systems. We will explore theoretical treatments both of key molecular processes (e.g. radiative and non-radiative transitions, solvation, coherence dephasing) and the spectroscopic tools used to interrogate them. Furthermore, we will survey the technical developments that are now allowing us to capture events that occur on ever faster timescales (currently down to the attosecond regime) and across the electromagnetic spectrum (from X-rays to Terahertz). Previous or concurrent concentrated study of Quantum Mechanics (graduate level or from a physics course) would be helpful, but not strictly required. Recommended Course Background: AS.030.301-AS.030.302
Fall 2014
Professor: Arthur Bragg
Students praised this course for its small size which allowed for a good deal of interaction between students and the instructor. In addition, students enjoyed the hands on aspects of this course which students felt gave them a good introduction to civil engineering. Students found few issues with this course although a couple students found the required sketches to be troublesome. Suggestions for improvement were similarly few as students said they enjoyed the class. Some students wished the course had more projects or hands-on activities. Prospective students should know that students thought the course was a fun and interesting introduction to civil engineering that had a manageable workload.