This note
explains the following topics: Principles of Quantum mechanics, The two-level
system, The Hydrogen Atom, The dipole approximation in the hydrogen atom, The
Helium atom, Propagation of light in dielectric media, Entanglement, Atoms with
many electrons, The spin in atoms with many electrons, Molecular Orbitals of
Diatomic Molecules, Atom-Light Interactions and Dressed States.
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.
The contents of this notes include : Semiclassical Radiative Transitions,
Quantum Optics, Quantum States of Light, Radiative Transitions, Open Systems,
Precision Atomic Experiments.
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.