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MTF070 Atomic and Molecular Physics 6.0 ECTS credits

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General information about studying at Luleå university

TIMEPERIOD: Q I

LANGUAGE: English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Björn Graneli Univ lekt

PREREQUISITES
Quantum Physics.

COURSE AIM
The purpose is to present the basic theory of atomic physics, with special attention to its foundations in quantum physics. In addition, an important aspect will be the experimental visulization of atomic physics, in particular through applied analytical methods.

CONTENTS
The structure of atoms and molecules, radiation and scattering processes, effects of electric and magnetic fields. Spectroscoptical methods applied in research and industrial laboratories, utilizing X-rays, photo electrons, thermal neutrons (including XPS and ESCA analysis), magnetic resonance (e.g. ESR and NMR), microwaves and light (IR, visible, UV and Raman scattering).

TEACHING
Class lectures covers theory in addition to problem solution seminars. Compulsory seminars and laboratory exercises.

EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS


Laboratory work                                             	0.0ECTS
Seminar                                                     	0.0ECTS
Written exam                                                	6.0ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
To be announced.

REMARKS
The lectures will be given either in English or Swedish depending on the number of non-Swedish speaking students.
Last modified : 97-12-02
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