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Phys 465-01 Atomic and Molecular Physics

Dr. Solomon Bililign

Marteena Hall # 101
ex 7733
e-mail bililign@ncat.edu

Monday 3:00- 5:00p.m.

Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00p.m.

The physics of atoms and quanta 6^th edition

The field of atomic and molecular physics is not only fascinating field with respect to the development of far-reaching new physical ideas. It is also of enormous importance as a basis for other fields. It provides chemistry with a conceptual basis through the quantum theory of chemical bonding. Modern solid-state physics with its numerous applications in communication and computer technology, rests on the fundamental concepts first developed in atomic and quantum physics. Among other important technical applications, we mention the laser.

The problems of atomic physics which are of current interest in research are:

An increasingly detailed description of the structure of electronic shells of atoms and their excitations

Home work problems will be assigned for each chapter. Home

works are an important part of the evaluation process.

There will be two exams and a final for this course. The date and

time of these exams will be announced later. Final exam will be comprehensive.

at the end of the semester.

Home works..........................40%

Exams.....................................50%

Projects..................................10%

week 3,4
Sep 11
Sep 8

week 5,6,
Sep 15
Sep 22

week 10, 11
Oct. 20
Oct. 27

week 14, 15
Nov. 17, 24

Course:	Phys 465-01 Atomic and Molecular Physics
Course:

Instructor:	Dr. Solomon Bililign
	Marteena Hall # 101 ex 7733 e-mail bililign@ncat.edu

Time :	Tuesday 8:30-9:45 a.m. Thursdays 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Place :	Marteena # 318

Office Hours:	Monday 3:00- 5:00p.m.
	Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00p.m.
	or by appointment

Text:	The physics of atoms and quanta 6^th edition
	Hanken and Wolf, Springer

References:	Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules,
	Solids , Nuclei, and Particles, 2ndEdition (available in the library) Robert Eisberg, Robert Resnick

Course objectives:	The field of atomic and molecular physics is not only fascinating field with respect to the development of far-reaching new physical ideas. It is also of enormous importance as a basis for other fields. It provides chemistry with a conceptual basis through the quantum theory of chemical bonding. Modern solid-state physics with its numerous applications in communication and computer technology, rests on the fundamental concepts first developed in atomic and quantum physics. Among other important technical applications, we mention the laser.


	The problems of atomic physics which are of current interest in research are:
	An increasingly detailed description of the structure of electronic shells of atoms and their excitations The interaction between atoms and radiation fields, in view of their application in optical pumping The physics principles that lead to the formation of condensed phases from single atoms

COURSE POLICY
Homework:	Home work problems will be assigned for each chapter. Home
	works are an important part of the evaluation process.


Exams:	There will be two exams and a final for this course. The date and
	time of these exams will be announced later. Final exam will be comprehensive.

Projects:	Two library research projects will be assigned, and are due
	at the end of the semester.

Project topics:	Quantum Computers
	Bose-Einstein Condensation The Atom laser Nanoclusters Decoherence and Entanglement Laser cooling of Atoms Quantum Information Theory

Grading:	The distribution of the grades is as follows
	Home works..........................40%
	Exams.....................................50%
	Projects..................................10%

Date	Chapter/ Section	Topic
Week 1 Aug. 18	Chapter 1, 2, 3	Introduction, Mass and size of atom, isotopes Problems: 2-2,2-4,2-6, 3-2,3-3
Week 2 Aug.25,	Chapter 5 and 6	The Photon, The Electron Problems: 5-7, 5-9, 5-14, 5-18,5-21,6-2, 6-5, 6-7
week 3,4 Sep 11 Sep 8	Chapter 7 - 10	Review of Quantum Mechanics: Matter waves, Basic quantum mechanics, Hydrogen atom Problems: 7-1,9-11,9-14,9-16,10-1, 10-2,
week 5,6, Sep 15 Sep 22	Chapter 11, 12	The Spectra of Alkali Atoms, Orbital and Spin Magnetism Problems: 11-1, 11-3,12-5, 12-6, 12-9
week 7 Sep 29	Chapter 16	General Laws of Optical Transitions Problems
week 8, 9 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 20	Chapter 17,19	Many electron atoms and Structure of the Periodic System Problems: 17-2, 17-3, 17-4, 19-1, 19-2, 19-3, 19-4, 19-5, 19-6, 19-7,
week 10, 11 Oct. 20 Oct. 27	Handouts and Notes	Molecular Structure and Molecular Spectra
week 11, 12 Nov. 3 Nov. 10	Handouts and Notes	Molecular Structure and Molecular Spectra
week 13 Nov. 17	Chapter 21	Electronic Spectra of Molecules
week 14, 15 Nov. 17, 24	Chapter 23	The Laser
week 16 Dec 1	Notes	New applications, and current advances in atomic Physics