CHEM 508 A: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Introduction to physical inorganic chemistry. Topics include group theory, ligand-field theory, and various physical methods for understanding the properties of open-shell metal ions, including vibrational spectroscopies (IR and Raman), electronic absorption spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and magnetism. Recommended: familiarity with basic quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics; symmetry and symmetry elements; and transition-metal chemistry; and ability to independently research and learn advanced topics. Offered: A.