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SH2501 Atomic and Molecular Physics, Advanced Course 3.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SH2501 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The atom, the nucleus, the electron and the photon - four necessary steps for the development of quantum physics. The structure of the atom. Atoms in electric and magnetic fields. Fine and hyperfine structure. X-ray spectroscopy. Molecular structure. Rotation-, vibration- and electronic spectra. Chemical bonds. Optical spectroscopy. Applying laser spectroscopic methods as well as other modern tools in atomic and molecular physics, special efforts will be made in laboratory work.

Intended learning outcomes

The course is a continuation of the Atomic and Molecular Physics course, SH2500. Introductory Atomic- and Molecular Physics will be discussed more in detail. A big part of the course will give a view of the modern experimental tools of Atomic- and Molecular Physics.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites: 5A1247/SH1009 Modern Physics and SH2500 Atomic-and Molecular Physics.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

H. Haken och H.C. Wolf: The Physics of Atoms and Quanta, Springer Verlag 2000.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Laboratory work (LAB1; 3 university credits).

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

The course can only be followed as an extension of SH2500 Atomic-and Molecular Physics.