Atomic Physics

AY2018/2019 Semester 2

Atomic physics is fundamentally important in physics. It is a direct application of the quantum mechanical framework. It extends the understanding quantum mechanics and underlines its importance. Atomic physics introduces the fundamental concepts which are also applicable in condensed matter / nuclear / molecular physics. Course Content: Energy scales / mass and size Isotopes and Nucleus Photons / Electrons / Matter waves Bohr Modell of Hydrogen / Basic QM Magnetic Moment, Spin Fine Structure Lamb Shift Hyperfine structure Atoms in external fields: magnetic Atoms in external fields: electric Optical transitions Helium / Pauli Principle Many Electron Atoms