Atomic and Molecular Physics
In the course, you will apply theoretical methods such as time-independent perturbation theory and the variational principle to study atoms and molecules, and include effects such as fine structure, hyperfine structure, and the Zeeman effect. You will theoretically and experimentally investigate how atoms and molecules interact with light, and how the spectra of atoms and molecules are used to learn about the systems.
This is a first cycle course given during the daytime. The course is included in the bachelor programmes in physics and astronomy. It can also be studied as a separate course.
Teaching Format
The education consists of lectures where theory reviews are combined with problem solving in groups. The problems studied in the course have an open character. Students undertake obligatory laboratory work, and these are reported orally.
The course can be given in English.
Assessment
The course is examined through written exam and oral presentation of the laboratory work.
Examiner
Åsa Larson, phone: 08 553 786 54 , e-mail: aasal@fysik.su.se
- Astronomical Spectroscopy, An Introduction to the Atomic and Molecular Physics of Astronomical Spectra, J. Tennyson (2nd or 3rd edition)
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths, 3rd edition
- Physics Handbook for science and engineering, C. Nordling, J. Österman (can be used during the exam)
Course coordinator:
Åsa Larson, phone: +468 5537 8654 , e-post: aasal@fysik.su.se
Mark Stockett, tel: +468 5537 8696, e-post: mark.stockett@fysik.su.se
Laboratory assistents:
Rachel Poulose, e-mail: rachel.poulose@fysik.su.se
Academic advisor at the Department of Physics: studievagledare@fysik.su.se
Student office: studentexp@fysik.su.se
