Physics of Atoms and Molecules

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

This note explains atomic nature of matter, Chart of the nuclides, Mass defect and binding energy, Modes of radioactive decay, Radioactivity, Neutron interactions, Nuclear fission, Energy release from fission and interaction of radiation with matter.

Author(s): NA

78 Pages

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