Elektronische Struktur anorganischer Moleküle und Festkörper, Klausur

What it is about

In the module you will become acquainted with the electronic structures of inorganic molecules and solids. In the end you will qualitatively create molecular orbital diagrams and d-orbital splittings as well as understand and sketch density of states and band structures of inorganic materials — with particular focus on energy storage and conversion materials.

What you will be able to do

• Recognize symmetries in molecules and solids
• Understand the connection between electronic structure and material properties
• Derive optimization strategies for materials
• Critically assess literature in the field of materials science
• Understand and transfer newly published results on chemical bonding models
• Create qualitative molecular orbital diagrams using group tables
• Create electronic states of transition metal complexes using group tables
• Analyze and sketch density of states and band structures

What the module consists of

• VorlesungDelivery of content through lecture (PowerPoint and/or board)
• ÜbungDeepening the lecture content through problem sheets, literature presentations and student talks

Teaching method

• Vortrag (PowerPoint/Tafelanschrieb)for the systematic conveyance of the theoretical foundations
• Übungsaufgaben mit Besprechungto practice and verify understanding; students present term paper results
• Kurzvorstellungen von Fachliteratur mit Diskussionto train critical reading and placement of current research