 | Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | |
 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B3-SCPHYS-008-M | Compulsory UE | QUINET Pascal | S888 - Physique atomique et astrophysique |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | 30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of physics and of the role of models and theories.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics suitable for the study of physics, and be able to use this mathematics in applications in the field of physics
- Undertake further study having already acquired and enhanced the necessary learning skills
- Provide clear and accurate information
- Communicate complex information to a qualified scientific partner
- Have a rigorous scientific approach
- Solve simple problems in the context of physics by identifying their basic aspects and by using both appropriate theoretical and experimental methods
- Have integrated theoretical and/or practical skills during an introductory training session on scientific research
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of this course, the student should be able to use the concepts of quantum mechanics to describe atomic and molecular structures.
Content of UE
Atomic physics
- Hydrogen and one-electron atomic systems
- Polyelectronic atomic systems
- Theoretical models
- Coupling of angular momenta
- Fine structure
- Zeeman effect
- Hyperfine structure
- Light emission and absorption by atoms
Molecular physics
- Diatomic molecules
- Electronic states
- Vibration
- Rotation
- Molecular spectra
- Polyatomic molecules
Prior Experience
Basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Written examination (exercices) : 30%
Oral examination (theory) : 70%
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Written examination (exercices) : 30%
Oral examination (theory) : 70%
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Lecture notes available from the moodle platform |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-111 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Bibliographic sources: W. Demtröder Atoms, Molecules and Photons. An Introduction to Atomic-, Molecular- and Quantum Physics, Springer (2010) E. Biémont, Spectroscopie Atomique. Instrumentation et Structures Atomiques, De Boeck (2006) E. Biémont, Spectroscopie Moléculaire. Structure Moléculaire et Analyse Spectrale, De Boeck (2008) |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-111 | Authorized |