PHYS 8501: Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Physics

Fall 2006

Instructor: Dr. Meyer

Room: 223-B, 102

Office Hours: Stop by or call (Tel: 542-2020)

Topics:

Chap. 1: Review of classical mechanics and quantum mechanics

Chap. 2: Atomic structure

Chap. 3: Electronic structure and Born-Oppenheimer approximation

Chap. 4: Vibration and rotation of diatomics

Chap. 5: Non-linear polyatomic molecules: Rigid rotor and harmonic oscillator

Chap. 6: Light interaction: One-photon, (two-photon absorption), Raman scattering

Chap. 7: Special topics e.g.

open shell diatoms,

internal rotation,

triatomic systems,

alignment and orientation,

effective Hamiltonians

Grades: Homework 50%

Exams 50%