Theoretical foundations of molecular rotations relevant to interpretation of gas phase spectra will be given. We continue to elements of molecular symmetry and explain the basis for molecular vibrations both at harmonic and un-harmonic level. Traditional FTIR and Raman spectroscopic methods will be discussed. We consider how molecular vibrations and rotations are coupled. Electronic transitions of molecules in solution and bound to biological matrixes will be introduced. Singlet and triplet transitions and fates of excited states will be discussed. Experimental set-ups for recording absorption and fluorescence spectra as well as time resolved methods related to these, will be given. In all cases a number of practical examples will be shown.

Course leader
Lecturer: Professor (emer.) Jouko Korppi-Tommola (University of Jyvskyl, Finland)

Target group
The course suits to students at final stages of their Masters or at their early stages of their Ph.D. Programs. The Summer School annually offers courses for advanced master's students, graduate students, and post-docs in the various fields of science and information technology.

Course aim
The most important aims of the Summer School are to develop post-graduates scientific readiness and to offer students the possibility to study in a modern, scientific environment and to create connections to the international science community.

Credits info
3 ECTS Passing: Obligatory attendance at lectures. Practical problems up to 30 will be given to the students. These will be returned one month after the end date of the course. Only those who return minimum 50% of the problems solved in hand written will be given the credits.Grading: Pass/fail

Fee info
EUR 0: Participating the Summer School is free of charge, but student have to cover the costs of own travel, accommodation and meals at Jyvskyl.

Scholarships
The 25th Jyvskyl Summer School is not able to grant any Summer School students financial support. In order to ensure your participation, we recommend that you take steps to secure your own funding, for example, by turning first to your home institution

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