Experimental physics of modern materials (A): Molecular materials (PW)5 ECTS
(englische Bezeichnung: Experimental physics of modern materials (A): Molecular materials)
(Prüfungsordnungsmodul: Physics elective courses)

Lehrveranstaltungen:

• • Experimental physics of modern materials (A): Molecular materials
    (Vorlesung, Sabine Maier, Mo, 8:30 - 10:00, HF)
  • Experimental physics of modern materials (A): Molecular materials (Exercise class)
    (Übung, Sabine Maier et al., jede 2. Woche Mi, 8:00 - 10:00, SR 00.732)

Inhalt:

Contents:
1. Short introduction into nanophysics
2. Physical properties of single molecules: Chirality, Symmetrie, Electronic structure: From single molecules to molecular solids, Vibrational structure
3. Molecular design and building blocks: π-functionalized systems, Carbon nanotubes, Graphene, Molecular Switches, Molecular Motors
4. Nanocharacterization: Short introduction into vacuum science, Microscopy (STM/AFM), Electron spectroscopy and diffraction (LEED, XPS, XAS, NEXAFS, X-Ray Standing waves)
5. Molecules on surfaces: Adsorption/Desorption/Diffusion of molecules; Intermolecular interactions; Molecular architectures: From molecular self-assembly to bottom-up synthesis of covalent structures; Molecular Manipulation: Driving molecular machines; Electronic properties of molecules on surfaces
6. Molecular electronics: Mechanisms of electron transport; Electronic devices made of single molecules: Molecular Wires, Molecular Switches, Molecular Diodes, Molecular Transistors; Functional devices: OLEDs

Lernziele und Kompetenzen:

Learning goals and competences:
Students

• explain the relevant topics of the lecture

• apply the methods to specific examples

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:

1. Physics (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2015s | NatFak | Physics (Master of Science) | Master examination | Master examination | Physics elective courses)
2. Physics (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2015s | NatFak | Physics (Master of Science) | Master examination | Master examination - Elite study program | Physics elective courses)

Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:

Experimental physics of modern materials (A): Molecular materials (Prüfungsnummer: 70051)

(englischer Titel: Experimental physics of modern materials (A): Molecular materials)

Prüfungsleistung, Klausur, Dauer (in Minuten): 60, benotet

Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %

weitere Erläuterungen:
Masterstudierende mit Studienbeginn ab Sommersemester 2015 können Prüfungen in deutscher Sprache nur mit Genehmigung des Prüfungsausschussvorsitzenden ablegen.

Prüfungssprache: Englisch

Erstablegung: WS 2016/2017, 1. Wdh.: WS 2016/2017 (nur für Wiederholer)

1. Prüfer:

Sabine Maier

Termin: 24.02.2017, 10:30 Uhr, Ort: Hörsaal H - Physikum