Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Chemistry Program
Lecture Code WSD29000 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 化学特別講義C(光スイッチ反応)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
カガクトクベツコウギシー
Subject Name in
English
Special Lectures in Chemistry C
Instructor MATSUDA KENJI,ABE MANABU
Instructor
(Katakana)
マツダ ケンジ,アベ マナブ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Face-to-face
 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 07 : Chemistry
Eligible Students
Keywords Photochemistry 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Study on electronic excitation and exciton reactivity 
Class Schedule lesson1Fundamentals of Photochemistry: Excited states, Jablonski diagram, conical intersections
lesson2Fundamentals of Photochemistry: Excited states, Jablonski diagram, conical intersections
lesson3Electronic Transitions: Transition dipole moment, absorption cross section, oscillator strength
lesson4Electronic Transitions: Transition dipole moment, absorption cross section, oscillator strength
lesson5Selection Rules in Group Theory: Symmetry-allowed transitions, symmetry-forbidden transitions, character tables
lesson6Selection Rules in Group Theory: Symmetry-allowed transitions, symmetry-forbidden transitions, character tables
lesson7Chiroptical Properties: Optical rotation, circular dichroism
lesson8Chiroptical Properties: Optical rotation, circular dichroism
lesson9Radiative Transitions: Fluorescence lifetime, fluorescence quantum yield, radiative rate constant
lesson10Radiative Transitions: Fluorescence lifetime, fluorescence quantum yield, radiative rate constant
lesson11Behavior of Excited-State Molecules: Energy transfer, electron transfer, Marcus theory, photochromism
lesson12Behavior of Excited-State Molecules: Energy transfer, electron transfer, Marcus theory, photochromism
lesson13Introduction to Photofunctional Materials with Advanced Functions:
lesson14Introduction to Photofunctional Materials with Advanced Functions:
lesson15Introduction to Photofunctional Materials with Advanced Functions:  
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Modern Molecular Photochemistry 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Post-class Report
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
The utilization of light energy is essential for the sustainable development of society.
In this lecture, I will cover the fundamental knowledge required for its effective use. 
Requirements  
Grading Method report exam 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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