Atomic and Molecular Physics I

Prof. Dr. W. Pfeiffer
Winter semester 2017/2018

28 11 20 (L)
28 11 21 (T)

The Lecture

This course is taught in English.

The topics covered are:

• Brief introduction to quantum mechanics (wave mechanics, angular momentum)
• H atom
• H atom in extrernal fields
• light matter interaction
• He atom
• many electron atoms and the periodic table
• simple molecules and molecular excitations
• spectroscopy methods

Administration of this course is organized completely via the platform "LernraumPlus". For registration on this platform you have to enter the "LernaumPlus" via the ekVV pages.

Requirements for participation (subject-related preconditions, FsB), recommended knowledge

• Introductory Physics I-IV
• Theoretical Physics I, II

Requirements for successful participation

Allocation of the full number of ECTS points (10) requires active participation and passing an oral exam (30-40 min) after the lecturing period.

Active participation means: Preparation of at least 50% of the homework assignments for presentation in the tutorial groups, presentation of solution performed at least twice, and answering of online questions.

Literature

• Bransden and Joachain: Physics of Atoms and Molecules
• Demtröder: Atome, Moleküle und Festkörper

Lecture times and venue:

This is a 4-hour/week lecture (+ 2 hours tutorial)

• Tuesdays, 10-12, H6
• Thursdays, 14-16, H5

Tutorial

The tutorial groups meet as follows:

• Mondays 12-14 Room D01-112A
• Wednesdays 10-12 Room D01-249