Intermolecular interactions (IMPRS-UFAST focus)

Within this focus course, we will study
the basics of intermolecular interactions. These include molecular properties
such as polarizabilities, to learn about the behavior of molecules in external
fields, as well as the treatment of thermodynamic and statistical effects.

An important part of the lecture
will be dedicated to discuss the different types of intramolecular and
intermolecular interactions, such as dipole-dipole interactions, ion-dipole
interactions, dispersion interactions, and hydrogen bonding, which are known to
play major roles in molecular recognition and self-assembly both in biological
systems and in artificial nanomaterials. We will discuss the underlying
principles for each type of interaction and discuss relevant examples.

This course is suitable for Ph.D. fellows from all natural sciences.