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FIZ3028Atomic and Molecular Physics4+0+0ECTS:6
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Gökhan APAYDIN
Co-LecturerOther Members
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Teaching students the fundamental concepts of atomic and molecular physics, including their historical development.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Application of quantum mechanical knowledge1 - 2 - 31,
LO - 2 : manifestation of difference between quantum mechanics and classical mechanics1 - 2 - 31,
LO - 3 : Solutions in single and multi-electron atoms 1 - 2 - 31,
LO - 4 : Defines expressions about molecules 1 - 2 - 31,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Atomic models; Bohr atomic model; energy levels and transitions; wave function of the hydrogen atom; solution of the Schrödinger wave equation?spherical harmonics; angular momentum and spin (Stern-Gerlach experiment); spin-orbit interaction and fine structure; spectral terms-Hunt rules; Zeeman effect and hyperfine structure; Stark effect; multi-electron atoms; helium atom; X-rays, molecular bonding, molecular motion
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to atomic and molecular physics: Atomic models and quantum mechanical concepts
 Week 2 Introduction to solution of hydrogen and hydrogen-like atom in spherically symmetric potential
 Week 3Obtaining spherical harmonics solution and investigation in different conditions
 Week 4Obtaining radial wave function solution and investigation in different conditions
 Week 5Solution of general wave equation and eigenvalues; investigation of probability distribution and expected values with example
 Week 6Dirac notation, quantum numbers and relation with degeneracy, parity analysis
 Week 7Concept of angular momentum and investigation of angular momentum types, angular momentum interactions in hydrogen and hydrogen-like atoms and perturbation terms
 Week 8Multi-electron atoms
 Week 9Exam
 Week 10Atoms in a Magnetic Field
 Week 11Spin-orbit interaction in hydrogen atom and fine structure term
 Week 12Magnetic dipole-dipole interaction in hydrogen atom and hyperfine structure term
 Week 13Zeeman effect, Stark effect
 Week 14Moleculs
 Week 15Moleculs Spectroscopy
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1 Prof.Dr. Erol Aygün ve Prof.Dr. Mehmet Zengin, Atom ve Molekül Fiziği, Bilim Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2005
2 Prof.Dr. Mehmet Zengin, Doç.Dr. Ali Yaman ve Dr. R. Gökhan Türeci, Atom ve Molekül Fiziği Problemleri ve Çözümleri, Bilim Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2008
3 Y. Kurucu&Y. Şahin, Atom Fiziği, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2005
 
Recommended Reading
1B. H. Bransden (Çeviri: F. Köksal ve H. Gümüş), Atom ve Molekül Fiziği, Bilim Yayıncılık, Ankara, 1999
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 17/04/2025 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 16/06/2025 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 4 4 16
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 8 32
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load150