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.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

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.