Chemistry 351 - Quantum Chem/Spectrscopy
Fall
2021
01
4.00
Helen Leung
TTH 10:00AM-11:20AM
Amherst College
CHEM-351-01-2122F
SCCE E210
hleung@amherst.edu
The theory of quantum mechanics is developed and applied to spectroscopic experiments. Topics include the basic principles of quantum mechanics; the structure of atoms, molecules, and solids; and the interpretation of infrared, visible, and fluorescence spectra. Appropriate laboratory work will be arranged. Three hours of class and four hours of laboratory per week.
Requisite: CHEM 161 or 165, CHEM 221, MATH 121, PHYS 116 or 123. Limited to 24 students.
Fall semester: Professor Leung.