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.
SH2501 Atomic and Molecular Physics, Advanced Course 3.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
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.
Literature
H. Haken och H.C. Wolf: The Physics of Atoms and Quanta, Springer Verlag 2000.
Examination and completion
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
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Laboratory work (LAB1; 3 university credits).
Examiner
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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
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Offered by
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
The course can only be followed as an extension of SH2500 Atomic-and Molecular Physics.