The course aims to teach students the fundamentals of photochemistry and its most important applications.
Course Prerequisites
Good knowledge of General Chemistry and Basic Organic Chemistry
Teaching Methods
The course is based on lectures accompanied by a laboratory lasting two afternoons.
Assessment Methods
The exam is only oral. This will be preceded by a speech (in groups) of a bibliographic research carried out by the students.
Texts
A.Gilbert, J Baggott Essentials of molecular photochemistry
P. Klan PHOTOCHEMISTRY OF organic compounds -
Contents
The general concepts relating to light, molecules and electronic states are recalled. The excited states are then considered as new chemical species, illustrating their generation and physical properties, with hints of spectroscopy, emission and mono and bimolecular decay modes. The chemical processes in the excited states are then illustrated, using the main chromophores of organic chemistry as models to discuss their reactivity. The methods of preparative photochemistry and those used for mechanistic studies are introduced, with the support of practical exercises. It also gives hints on the role of photochemistry in natural processes, on applications of synthetic relevance, on the problems of photostability and photodegradation of compounds present in the environment.
Course Language
Italian
More information
With reference to the guidelines for teaching methods (academic year 2023/2024), for students enrolled in the course who certify that they are in one of the conditions indicated in Annex A, the teachers will provide the teaching material provided for all students of the course and will agree up to 2 hours of weekly reception, even online. The receipt must be agreed by e-mail at least one week in advance.
