OPTI 404

07/06

OPTI 404.  Optical Spectroscopy of Materials (3 units).  The course provides a survey of Optical Spectroscopic Methods and underlying phenomena for the study of materials.  Identical to MSE 404/504.  P, PHYS 141 or 241, MATH 223, MSE 110, MSE 320 or ECE 360 or equivalent.

Note: OPTI 404 will be offered in Spring 2008 and alternating beyond that time.

Course Outline:

Overall Objective:

To introduce the underlying physical phenomena, methodologies, and instrumentation involved in optical spectroscopic techniques commonly used for the characterization of material optical performance and multi-length scale structure.

Specific Instructional Goals:

  • Develop a familiarity with the physics of spectroscopic analysis and light-matter interaction in this context, including wave propagation and diffraction, electronic and vibrational energy states, and selection rules;
  • Develop an understanding of the basic operational principles of optical spectrometers/spectrographs; and
  • Demonstrate an ability to compare and contrast different spectroscopic material probes in terms of the material properties characterized and instrumental or methodology requirements.

Topics Covered:

  • Review of wave propagation in materials (3)
  • Energy level structure and electronic transitions (6)
  • Introduction to basic grating spectrometer operational principles and instrumentation. (3)
  • Absorption spectroscopy (9)
  • Emission spectroscopy (9)
  • Scattering spectroscopy (9)

Class Schedule:

  • Three lecture sessions per week.
  • Two to three homework problems per week.
  • Two one-hour class exams and a final examination.

Textbook:

  • Class notes

Contribution to Professional Component:

  • 100 % Engr. Science

Relationship to Program Outcomes:

A high-level Program Outcome goal of this course is to produce graduates who can:

  • Apply the fundamentals of mathematics, the physical and/or life sciences, and engineering principles; and
  • Utilize modern engineering tools used in the profession.

References:

D.W. Ball, The Basics of Spectroscopy (SPIE, 2001).
W. Schmidt and R.W. Redmond, Optical Spectroscopy in Life Sciences and Chemistry (Vch Verlagsgesellschaft Mbh, 2004).
D.C. Harris and M.D. Bertolucci, Symmetry and Spectroscopy: An Introduction to Vibrational and Electronic Spectroscopy (Dover Pub., 1990).
D.L. Pavia, G.M. Lampman, G.S. Kriz, Introduction to Spectroscopy (Brooks Cole, 2000).
W. Demtroder, Laser Spectroscopy, Springer 2002.