Optical spectroscopy in analytical chemistry

About this programme

The course covers atomic and molecular spectroscopy methods. The course also covers the underlying principles of these methods, as well as instrumental components and setups. This is contextualised with application examples and case studies. Students plan and carry out laboratory based projects to obtain hands-on experience with the instruments. The course features lectures, workshops, laboratory project work, oral and written presentation of scientific work within the following subjects: Atomic spectroscopy methods Building on previous basic knowledge of these techniques, the course will cover atomic absorption and atomic emission spectroscopy as well as inductively coupled plasma (ICP) based methods. We will revise the underpinning concepts and consider the instrumental setup of these methods. The course will focus on building a deeper understanding of the wide range of applications of these techniques in the analysis of water, food, environmental and clinical samples. Molecular spectroscopy methods Building on previous basic knowledge of molecular spectroscopy techniques, we will cover UV/Vis spectroscopy, infrared (IR), fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. We will revise the underpinning concepts and consider the instrumental setup of these methods. The course will focus on building a deeper understanding of the wide range of applications of these techniques in the analysis of clinical and environmental samples. Course Coordinator Georgios Sotiriou, email: georgios.sotiriou@su.se Chemistry Section & Student Affairs Office: chemistry@su.se