Molecular vibrations under reactive conditions at an interface 

About the topic:

Molecular vibraions are often the door opener for chemical reactions at an interface. We study the vibrations under potential control at a charged interface. Raman spectroscopy with the tip of a scanning tunneling microscope allows this experiments, also known as TERS (Tip enhanced Raman spectroscopy). You can choose the chemicals and the interfaces you want to study, so you supervise your own experiment.

Your chosen adsorbate - substrate system can be studied macroscopically with classical electrochemical techniques as cyclovoltammetry and impedance spectroscopy.

Our macroscopical lab also offers:

- Time resolved Impedance spectroscopy

- The above mentioned techniques from 5 degree C to 85 degree C.

- You can study  how temperature and electrochemical potential affect the reactivity of an interface.

What they are looking for in students:

Experiences in electrochemistry and spectroscopy are beneficial but not required. 

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