Physical Chemistry II (B.PC2)
Lecture content:
Wave-particle dualism, principles of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger equation, basic quantum mechanical models (particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, hydrogen atom, H2+ molecule ion), quantum mechanical approximations, structure of atoms, Aufbau principle of the periodic table, chemical bond, electromagnetic spectrum, introduction to spectroscopy (experimental and theoretical basics), application of simple quantum mechanical models for interpreting atomic and molecular spectra.
Mathematics: complex numbers, equation systems, matrices, eigenvalue problems, spherical coordinates, sphere and surface integrals
Qualification goals:
The students will develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of physical chemistry in the field of quantum chemistry (atomic structure and chemical bond). Moreover, they will learn the required knowledge of how simple quantum mechanical models can be applied in spectroscopy. They will be capable of applying these principles on concrete physico-chemical phenomena and will recognize correlations. They will be able to solve calculation problems in these areas. Experiments based on these topics will become plannable and executable. The students will learn how to apply the gained knowledge.
Exam information:
8 CP, written examination
Literature recommendation:
P. Atkins: “Physikalische Chemie”, Wiley
G. Wedler: “Lehrbuch der Physikalische Chemie”, Wiley
D. A. McQuarrie: “Physical Chemistry: A Molecular Approach”, Univ. Science Books
Attention: The lecture-accompanying exercises can be found in the exercise section !
