Chemical Engineering 697C - ST-Adv Materials: Spectroscopy

Basics of surface chemistry and vacuum technology will be introduced. Various analytical instruments such as XPS, UPS, SIMS, NMR, FTIR and Raman will be included in this course. Principles, instrumentation and applications of instruments will be covered. Emphasis will be on developing the ability to solve characterization problems in molecules, materials, devices and biological matters. Particular attention is given to the criteria for selecting the appropriate characterization techniques. Students will have lab demonstrations in the analytical laboratory environment.

Open to Seniors and Graduate students only. Although students are not required to have a particular pre-requisite, some knowledge in chemistry and physics is recommended. Undergraduates are encouraged to enroll and should contact the instructor for override permission.