Category: Advanced Training Modules

Infrared Reflection-Absorption Spectroscopy (IRRAS)

Aims

This module addressed doctoral students in chemistry, physics, biophysics, and related fields with interest in understanding and using Infrared Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy (IRRAS). It introduced the basic theoretical and technical concepts of infrared spectroscopy in general and the specific features of IRRAS at the air/water interface. The potential of this technique as well as their applicability to polymeric systems were discussed.

Contents

Day 1:

  • Lectures in the morning to understand the basic principle of IRRAS
  • Lab course in the afternoon to set up an IRRAS measurement

Day 2:

Basic Concepts in Molecular Spectroscopy – June 16/17 2016

Aims

This module for physicists and chemists introduced the basic concepts in molecular spectroscopy, i.e. Infrared (IR), (surface enhanced) Raman- with imaging options and Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Optical Microscopy, Superresolution Microscopy and Single Molecule Fluorescence Detection. Continue reading “Basic Concepts in Molecular Spectroscopy – June 16/17 2016”

Introduction to Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Polymers – April 27-28, 2016

Aims

This ATM focused on two methods of computer simulation, the Monte Carlo method and Molecular Dynamics simulations. The aim of this module was to give an insight into theoretical foundations and the practical work of these two methods.

Contents

Each day of the two-days program started with lectures in the morning, followed by computer simulations at the computer pool during the afternoon. Continue reading “Introduction to Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Polymers – April 27-28, 2016”