Complex liquids: definitions. Auto-association theory. Structure investigations with laser light, neutrons and x-ray scattering methods. Shape and structure factors, interaction potential. Dynamic processes: diffusion coefficient. Polymers in solution: Theta temperature and the features of a good solvent. Proteins in solution.
Teaching Methods
Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...):
150
Hours reserved to private study and other individual formative activities:
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 50
Further information
Office hours:
barocchi@fi.infn.it
on appointment
Type of Assessment
Oral test
Course program
Complex liquids: definitions. Auto-association theory. Structure investigations with laser light, neutrons and x-ray scattering methods. Shape and structure factors, interaction potential. Dynamic processes: diffusion coefficient. Polymers in solution: Theta temperature and the features of a good solvent. Proteins in solution.
