PHY2202H S specialized: Atomic & Molecular Physics
| Course Title | PHY2202H S specialized |
|---|---|
| Session | winter |
| Year of Study | 1st year |
| Time and Location |
Time: W,F 9:30-11 Location: MP505 |
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Amar
Vutha
(coordinator) |
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Official Description
This course will deal with atomic and molecular structure, and the interactions of atoms & molecules with electromagnetic fields. The course will be useful to graduate students and advanced undergraduates doing research in AMO physics.
Topics:
* Hydrogenic atoms, including relativistic effects
* Nuclear effects: hyperfine structure and isotope shifts
* Many-electron atoms, Hund's rules
* Atoms interacting with electromagnetic fields: selection rules, Zeeman and Stark effects, optical transitions
* Molecular physics
The course will be graded based on homework assignments, a term paper, and a final exam.
| Prerequisite: | PHY 2203 (Quantum Optics I). A strong background in quantum mechanics and electromagnetism will be assumed. Please contact the instructor if you are concerned about your preparation. |
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| Textbook |
Suggested textbooks are “Physics of Atoms & Molecules” by Bransden & Joachain, and "Atomic Physics: an introduction through problems" by Budker, Kimball & DeMille. |
