Molecular Spectroscopy

Basic principles and modern aspects of spectroscopy are discussed. Topics include light-matter interactions (quantum mechanics & statistical mechanics), linear and non-linear spectroscopy, time-resolved spectroscopy, single-molecule spectroscopy, and nano-optics. Application examples include problems in gas-phase chemical physics, solid-state and condensed-matter physics, organic and organo-metallic chemistry, biology and spectroscopy in complex environments.