Undergraduate
Atomic Physics
An introduction to the structure and dynamics of atoms — from the Bohr model and Rutherford scattering to the quantum-mechanical hydrogen atom, fine and hyperfine structure, and many-electron atoms under central-field and Hartree–Fock approximations. The course covers angular-momentum coupling schemes (LS and jj), selection rules and radiative transitions, the Zeeman and Stark effects, and laser–atom interactions. Emphasis is placed on connecting spectroscopic observations to the underlying quantum framework, preparing students for subsequent courses in quantum mechanics, molecular physics, and condensed-matter physics.
Semester Fall 2026 · planned