PřF:IC153 Theodor Förster’s impact

IC153 Theodor Förster’s impact on photochemistry and biophysics

Faculty of Science
Spring 2016

Extent and Intensity: 1/0/0. 1 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s): Prof. Jakob Wirz (lecturer), prof. RNDr. Petr Klán, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by: prof. RNDr. Petr Klán, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Chemistry – Chemistry Section – Faculty of Science
Course Enrolment Limitations: The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives: The work of Theodor Förster (*15.5.1910 – †20.5.1974) has marked a great leap forward towards current understanding of photochemical reactions. His major contributions will be discussed, in particular his classification of photoreactions, the Förster equation for resonant energy transfer (FRET), Förster’s paradox, and the Förster thermodynamic cycle. These topics will be illustrated by more recent examples of their application to photochemistry and biophysics.
Language of instruction: English
Further Comments: Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught in blocks.