Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

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.

Author(s): NA

78 Pages

Modern Atomic and Optical Physics II

This PDF covers the following topics related to Modern Atomic and Optical Physics : Quantum mechanics and atomic physics review, Basic processes in AMO physics and quantum optics, Mathematical methods for open systems, Propagation of light in a resonant medium, Coherent interactions in multi-level systems, Stochastic Wavefunctions, Adiabatic Processes, Atomic motion in laser light, Quantum properties of light interacting with matter, Trapped ions: quantum state engineering, Quantum dynamics of atomic matter waves.

Author(s): M.D. Lukin

293 Pages

Physics of Atoms and Molecules

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.

Author(s): Prof. K. Heyne

151 Pages

Atomic and Molecular Physics NPTEL

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.

Author(s): NPTEL

NA Pages