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Chem 126 Molecular Spectra and Molecular Structure
9 units (3-0-6); third term

Prerequisites: Ch 21 and Ch 125 a taken concurrently, or instructor’s permission. Quantum mechanical foundations of the spectroscopy of molecules. Topics include quantum theory of angular momentum, rovibrational Hamiltonian for polyatomic molecules, molecular symmetry and permutation-inversion groups, electronic spectroscopy, interaction of radiation and matter. Instructor: Zewail. Not offered in 2008-09.