Physics of Atoms and Molecules

Atomic and Laser Physics

This book covers the following topics: Quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom , Radiative emission by atoms and selection rules , Shell model and alkali spectra , Angular momentum coupling , Helium and the exchange energy , Spin-orbit coupling and spectral fine structure , The Zeeman and Stark effects .

Author(s): Bhas Bapat

154 Pages

Physics of Atoms and Molecules

This note covers the following topics: Planck's energy distribution law, Relation between Einstein coe cients, Waves and particles, Schrodinger equation, Particle in a box, Ground state of the hydrogen atom, Harmonic oscillator 1-D, Hydrogen atom and central forces, Interaction of atoms with electromagnetic radiation, Spin of the electron.

Author(s): Prof. K. Heyne

151 Pages

Atomic and Molecular Physics by Bhas Bapat

This note covers the following topics: Hydrogen Atom, Hydrogen Atom Fine Structure, Helium Atom, Multielectron atoms, Hartree-Fock theory, Interaction with Radiation, Lineshapes, Photoelectric Effect, Introduction to Lasers, Diatomic Molecules and Scattering.

Author(s): Bhas Bapat

NA Pages

Atomic and Molecular Physics NPTEL

This lecture note is an introduction to atomic and molecular physics with non-relativistic quantum mechanics and elementary mathematical physics as prerequisites. Topics covered includes: History of Atomic and Molecular Physics and basic backgrounds, Atomic Physics and Atomic Structure, Molecular Physics and Molecular Structure.

Author(s): NPTEL

NA Pages