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CHEM 261Foundations of Spectroscopy

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

The basic theory of time-dependent processes is covered at an advanced level. The interaction of electromagnetic radiation and matter is described using both semiclassical and quantum field formulations. A variety of modern spectroscopic techniques are discussed both in terms of the basic processes and their use in the elucidation of chemical structure and dynamics.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to chemistry graduate students or previous enrollment in CHEM 163A.

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When it runs

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
Crown Clrm 202A. AyznerOpen 10/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Alex Ayzner3.5 / 54.4 / 560%10

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