PHYS 514
PHYS 514 - Modern Atomic Physics
Fall 2024
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Atomic Physics | PHYS514 | A | 61065 | LEC | 4 | 1230 - 1350 | T R | 276 Loomis Laboratory | Elizabeth Goldschmidt |
Official Description
Rigorous survey of modern atomic, molecular, and optical physics, including a functional approach to theory and an overview of experimental techniques. Atomic structure, including fine and hyperfine structure, multi-electron atoms, and relativistic effects; interaction of single atoms with dynamic and static electromagnetic fields, ultra-cold collisions between atoms; laser cooling, evaporative cooling, and magnetic trapping; Paul and Penning traps; quantum degenerate gases; atom interferometry. Course Information: Prerequisite: PHYS 427, PHYS 436, and PHYS 487.