Description

Introduction to atomic and molecular physics and light-matter coupling.

Compétences visées

•    Applying knowledge in physics;

•    Apply methods from mathematics and digital technology;

•    Produce a critical analysis, with hindsight and perspective;

•    Interact with colleagues in physics and other disciplines;

•    Research a physics topic using specialised resources;

•    Communicate in writing and orally, including in English;

•    Respect ethical, professional and environmental principles in the practice of physics.

Syllabus

I-One-electron atoms

I.1 Hydrogen and hydrogenoid atoms

I.2 Fine and hyperfine structures

II-Many-electrons atoms

II.1 Identical particles and Pauli exclusion principle.

II.2 Central-field approximation: the helium and the periodic table.

II.3 Mean-field approximation: Hartree-Fock method.

II.4 Correlation effects: the Russel-Sanders coupling scheme.

III. Interactions between atoms and electromagnetic fields

III.1 Tensor Operators and Wigner-Eckart Theorem.

III.2 Multi-poles and selection rules.

III.3 Zeeman effect and Stark effect.

III.3 Absorption and emission.

III.4 Coherent coupling: Rabi oscillations and optical Bloch equations.

IV-Introduction to master equation and the dynamics of open systems in the case of a two level system.

Contacts

Responsable(s) de l'enseignement

• Guido Pupillo