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Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg 14<br />

Department of Physics and Astronomy<br />

Code: MKEP3<br />

Course Title: Advanced Atomic, Molecular<br />

and Optical Physics<br />

Programme: <strong>Master</strong> of Science (Physics)<br />

Type: Lecture with exercises<br />

Credit Points: 8<br />

Workload: 240 h<br />

Teaching Hours:<br />

6/week<br />

Mode:<br />

WPM<br />

Term:<br />

WS<br />

Module Parts:<br />

• Lecture on Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (4 hours/week)<br />

• Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)<br />

Module Contents:<br />

• Review of one-electron atomic systems<br />

• Two- and many-electron atomic systems<br />

• Electronic structure and binding in molecules<br />

• Atoms and molecules in static external fields<br />

• Interaction with radiation<br />

• Atomic collisions and radiation less processes<br />

• Particle preparation, particle detection<br />

• Sources of electromagnetic radiation<br />

• Atomic and molecular spectroscopy<br />

• Cooling and trapping<br />

Objective: Experimental and theoretical basics of modern atomic, molecular and optical<br />

physics.<br />

Necessary/useful Knowledge: Content PEP1-PEP3<br />

Recommended Literature: To be announced by lecturer<br />

Specialties: Exercises with homework<br />

Form of Testing and Examination: Usually a 2-3 hours written examination.<br />

2012.1/v2

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