KEMS9620 CH3/NANO3: Magneto-Optical Properties of Lanthanide(III) Complexes (JSS34) (2 op)

This course will introduce basic concepts of magneto-optical properties of lanthanide(III) complexes. The course structure will address the following topics:

1. Basics of lanthanide(III) photophysics.
2. Lanthanides(III) ions in the presence of magnetic fields.
3. Polarization of light.
4. Magnetic circular dichroism (MCD).
5. Magnetic circularly polarized luminescence (MCPL).

After the course, the students will be able to understand the effects of an external magnetic field on the optical properties (absorption and luminescence) of lanthanide(III) complexes. The students will be introduced to the concept of magnetic induced circular polarization of light and two important techniques in which this effect is observed, MCD and MCPL.

The course is mainly aimed for master and PhD students, but it is suitable also for bachelor students with some knowledge in the field.