Atomic Physics Lectures by University of Amsterdam
Atomic Physics Lectures by University of Amsterdam
Atomic Physics Lectures by University of Amsterdam
This
lecture note covers the following topics: Quantum motion in a central potential
field, Hydrogenic atoms, Angular Momentum, Fine Structure, Magnetic hyperfine
structure, Electric hyperfine structure, Helium-like atoms, Central field
approximation for many-electron atoms, Many-electron wavefunctions, Ground
states of many-electron atoms, The free electromagnetic field, Interaction of
atoms with light and Spontaneous emission .
This note explains atomic nature of matter,
Chart of the nuclides, Mass defect and binding energy, Modes of radioactive
decay, Radioactivity, Neutron interactions, Nuclear fission, Energy release from
fission and interaction of radiation with matter.
This book covers the following topics:
Quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom , Radiative emission by atoms and
selection rules , Shell model and alkali spectra , Angular momentum coupling ,
Helium and the exchange energy , Spin-orbit coupling and spectral fine structure
, The Zeeman and Stark effects .
This note covers the
following topics: Planck's energy distribution law, Relation between Einstein
coe cients, Waves and particles, Schrodinger equation, Particle in a box, Ground
state of the hydrogen atom, Harmonic oscillator 1-D, Hydrogen atom and central
forces, Interaction of atoms with electromagnetic radiation, Spin of the
electron.
This lecture note is an introduction to atomic
and molecular physics with non-relativistic quantum mechanics and elementary
mathematical physics as prerequisites. Topics covered includes: History of
Atomic and Molecular Physics and basic backgrounds, Atomic Physics and Atomic
Structure, Molecular Physics and Molecular Structure.