Atomic Physics (F3211)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll explore:

  • fine structure in hydrogen
  • hyperfine structure including isotope and nuclear spin effects
  • interaction of atoms with external fields
  • helium atom
  • multi-electron atoms and the periodic system
  • radiative processes and Einstein coefficients
  • emission and absorption spectra and line broadening
  • basics of molecular structure: vibration and rotation.

Teaching

67%: Lecture
33%: Seminar (Class)

Assessment