Advanced Atomic Physics
Objectives
At the end of this curricular unit, the student will have acquired the knowledge, skills and competences that allow him:
• To deepen knowledge in areas of applied research, innovation, experimental development, new technologies, not neglecting fundamental research;
• To have autonomy to carry out a bibliographical research and to treat the information obtained about Atomic Physics and its technological applications;
• Be able to articulate diverse areas of knowledge in Atomic Physics with Technology, Instrumentation, Biophysics, Medical Physics, among others.
General characterization
Code
12535
Credits
3.0
Responsible teacher
Mauro António Moreira Guerra
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 35
Teaching language
Inglês
Prerequisites
The student should present solid knowledge of:
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum Mechanics
- Atomic Physics
Bibliography
• M. Weissbluth, Atoms and Molecules, Academic Press, New York (1978).
• H. Haken e H. C. Wolf, The physics of atoms and quanta: introduction to experiments and theory, Springer Verlag,
Berlin (2000).
Teaching method
The course is divided into a theoretical component and a laboratory component. Students must have academic success in both components.
The theoretical lectures take place in weekly sessions of 1 hours, which includes discussion and resolution of problems. The theoretical component is supported by weekly problem-solving and laboratory sessions of 1,5 hours each.
In the laboratory sessions is conducted experimental work with the aim to monitor and verify physical phenomena described in the lectures and to develop skills in laboratory experimentation.
The reduced lecturing load assumes guided autonomous student work.
Evaluation method
The theoretical components needed to achieve the learning objectives are taught in lectures, which include the resolution of problems. The acquisition of knowledge is assessed in written tests (tests / exams). The monitoring of students in lectures is tested through questionnaires given on the matter in the classes. The practical components necessary to achieve the learning objectives are taught in problem-solving and lab classes, through experimental setup, execution, observation and analysis of fundamental phenomena. The assessment of these skills is made through two evaluations consisting in assembling and interpreting laboratory works. The mandatory frequency of these practical classes aims to ensure that students follow the subjects.
Subject matter
• Review of opics on struture of atomic systems
• Hartree-Fock Method
• Relativistic effects
• Angular coupling
• Time evolution of a quantum system
• Time-dependent perturbation theory
• Interaction between atoms and radiation