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Jan 02, 2025
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PHYS 761 - Atomic and Molecular Physics (3 units)
Spectra of isolated atoms and atoms in external fields. Coupling of angular momenta. Symmetries and spectra of simple molecules. Atomic interaction with electrons and photons.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 722 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. read, understand, and make a short oral presentation of a journal article appearing in the recent literature in Atomic-Molecular- and Optical physics.
2. describe the evolution of a two-level atomic system interacting with radiation on the Bloch Sphere.
3. describe at least three types of techniques used in laser spectroscopy of atoms and molecules.
4. explain how atoms can be trapped and cooled using light and magnetic fields.
5. describe the working principles of atomic clocks and atom interferometers.
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