Atom and Molecule Physics

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module MFYS1003 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 20,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 20,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Sabine Van Doorslaer Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in June Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties *Sequentiality Download sequentiality table 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) 3. Course content n this course, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules is being treated. The derivation is mainly based on the concepts of rotation-invariance and the succesive reduction in symmetry due to the different Hamiltonian terms. Are being treated: the hydrogen atom, central-field potential, rotation-invariance and momentum, Clebsch-Gordon-coefficients, Wigner-Eckart-theorem, commutators and their physical meaning, degeneracy and symmetry; atoms with several electrons: central-field approximation, orbitals, spin, Pauli-principle, Slater-determinants, correlation and exchange, LS- and jj-coupling, spin-orbit interaction, Zeeman-effect, Stark-effect, hyperfine interactions; interaction of atoms with an electromagnetic field; molecular structure: Born-Oppenheimer-approximation, molecular orbitals. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Personal work: Exercises 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, with oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 31/07/2007 20:27 sabine.vandoorslaer