Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Three credits · Undergraduate

Covers the development of atomic physics; one-electron and multi-electron atoms; fine and hyperfine structure; radiation and radiative transitions; the Pauli principle and atomic shell structure; atomic spectroscopy. Also covers a selection of current areas of research in the field such as lasers, laser cooling, and quantum computing. Prerequisite: PHYS 343. Three credits and lab.