As part of the "General Physics" course, using historical and experimental approaches, the course intends to introduce the students to the theories of the electronic structure of atoms, and of the electronic - vibrational and rotational properties of diatomic molecules. The course rests on numerous concepts and demonstrations of Quantum Mechanics.
Atomic physics
- hydrogen atom & hydrogenoids/ gross electronic structure - atoms with many electrons / electronic fine structure * Stern & Gerlach experiment / spin / Pauli principle * central field approximation / 'aufbau principle' * L-S and J-J couplings / Zeeman and Stark effects - hyperfine structure
Molecular physics (diatomic molecules)
- electronic structure (LCAO & Valence Bond) - rotational and vibrational structure and coupling thereof
Atomic Physics
1 Instroduction
2 Atom with one electron
3 Stern-Gerlach's experience
4 Fine structure
5 Atom in an external magnetic field
6 Atom in an external electric field
7 Hyperfine structure
Molecular Physics
1 Rotational spectroscopy
2 Vibrational spectroscopy
3 Electronic spectroscopy
Exercices are proposed in order to better grasp concepts and orders of magnitude; they cover the different parts of the course.
The oral presentation is strenghtened by practicals where the students are invited to apply general formula to concrete cases.
The exam is written. The theoretical part will cover each of the two parts of the course: atomic physics and molecular physics. The exercise part (TD) will take place on the same day.
Grading will take into account the physical approach, reasoning and clarity of the presentation.
The total duration of the exam (theory and exercises) is 2 hours.
- Syllabus of the course (French!)
-Spectroscopie atomique, Emile Biémont, Ed de Boek , 2006
-Spectropscopie moléculaire, Emile Biémont, Ed de Boek, 2008
-Basic Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy, J.M. Hollas, Royal Soc Chem 2002
-Mécanique quantique (3è édition) J. Hladik et al, Dunod, 2009
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Physics | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Bachelor in Physics | Standard | 3 | 4 |