 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B3-SCMATH-025-M | Optional UE | QUINET Pascal | S888 - Physique atomique et astrophysique |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-111 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | 30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand "elementary" mathematics profoundly
- Understand the fundamentals of probability and statistics
- Manipulate previously acquired knowledge that appears in a question
- Give examples and counterexamples for definitions, properties, theorems, etc.
- Understand and produce strict mathematical reasoning
- Use mathematical vocabulary and formalism appropriately
- Make sense of formal expressions
- Rely on a picture to illustrate a concept, rationale, etc.
- Collaborate on mathematical subjects
- Present mathematical results orally and in a structured manner
- Solve new problems
- Use knowledge from different fields to address issues
- Address literature and interact within other scientific fields
- Have a good knowledge of related fields using mathematics
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of this course, the student should be able to use the concepts of quantum mechanics in ordre to describe atomic and molecular structures.
Content of UE
Atomic physics
- Hydrogen and one-electron atomic systems
- Polyelectronic atomic systems
- Theoretical models
- Coupling of angular momenta
- Fine structure
- Zeeman effect
- Hyperfine structure
- Emission and absorption of light by atoms
Molecular physics
- Diatomic molecules
- Electronic states
- Vibration
- Rotation
- Molecular spectra
- Polyatomic molecules
Prior Experience
Basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Written examination on the exercices : 30%
Oral examination on the theory : 70%
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Written examination on the exercices : 30%
Oral examination on the theory : 70%
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Lecture notes available from the moodle platform |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Bibliographic sources: W. Demtröder Atoms, Molecules and Photons. An Introduction to Atomic-, Molecular- and Quantum Physics, Springer (2010) E. Biémont, Spectroscopie Atomique. Instrumentation et Structures Atomiques, De Boeck (2006) E. Biémont, Spectroscopie Moléculaire. Structure Moléculaire et Analyse Spectrale, De Boeck (2008) |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Authorized |