Download 1. Course Description Quantum mechanics of one

Trent University: PHYS 2620H – Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY
PHYS 2620H - ATOMIC, MOLECULAR AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
2015WI
Instructor:
Professor Ralph Shiell
Email:
[email protected]
Telephone:
Ext. 7023
Campus:
Peterborough
Office Location
Location:
Science Complex 213
Office Hours:
Weds 13:00 – 14:00
Secretary:
Gina Collins
Email:
[email protected]
Telephone:
Ext. 7715
1. Course Description
electron atoms, magnetic dipole moments and spin, transitions and selection
Quantum mechanics of one-electron
rules, identical particles, excited states of atoms, molecules, nuclear and particle physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2610H: Introductory Quantum Physics
PHYS–MATH 2150H
50H: Ordinary differential equations
MATH 2110H: Calculus II: Calculus of several variables
2. Course Timetable
Type
Day
Time
Location
Lecture
Lecture
Seminar (~bi-weekly)
Labs
Mondays
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Fridays
12:00-13:50
12:00-12:50
15:00-15:50
13:00-16:00
SC 317
SC 317
SC 317
SC127
The lab sessions will be led by Dave Marshall ([email protected], SC 319, x7461))
3. Required Text and Course Materials
Required: R. Harris, Modern Physics,, 2nd Edition, Pearson, 2007
[If you want a more introductory text…
Randall D. Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach
Approach,, Addison Wesley
If you want to know more…
P. W. Atkins, Molecular Quantum Mechanics Oxford University Press]
Course webpage: http://www.trentu.ca/physics/rshiell/PHYS2620Hdir/PHYS2620H.html
Some assignment questions during the semester will require some programming (I recommend either Excel
or MATLAB for these. Introductory nnotes for MATLAB can be found on the course webpage).
webpage
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Trent University: PHYS 2620H – Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
4. Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should:
1. understand wavefunctions and Schrödinger’s equation, with the quantum harmonic oscillator as an
example
2. appreciate the physics underpinning the non-relativistic understanding of the hydrogen atom
3. be able to calculate the expectation value of angular momentum components, and their connection with
magnetic dipole moments and the Stern-Gerlach experiment
4. quantitatively understand the spin-orbit interaction, and qualitatively explain multielectron atomic
structure and the periodic table
5. understand electric dipole transitions between energy levels
6. be able to explain the rotational, vibrational and electronic structure of molecules
7. understand the trends of nuclear sizes, binding energies, and perform calculations using the
semiempirical mass model, shell model and nuclear decay
5. Course Evaluation
Type of Assessment
In-class quizzes
Assignments
Laboratory
Weighting
5%
15%
25%
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
20%
35%
When
~bi-weekly
~bi-weekly
~ bi-weekly; timetable
arranged with Dave Marshall
Monday Feb 9
April exam period
The in-class quizzes include short questions based on the readings. The assignments comprise a variety
problems, with some programming required (typically in Excel or MatLab). The midterm and final exam
will typically contain a mix of short- and long-answer questions.
Note: Regardless of the overall grade calculated above, an average of at least 40% on the test and final
exam, weighted as above, must be obtained in order to pass this course. Otherwise a maximum grade of
45% (i.e. an F) will be assigned.
Late policy: problem sets that are late without a good reason provided in advance of their respective
deadline will be subject to a 10% reduction in marks for each two working-day period for which they are
late.
6. Class Format and Ordering of Topics
Each week, pre-class reading will be assigned from the textbook, and there will be quizzes at the beginning
of some classes based on these readings. I will then summarize the main points of the reading, and we will
work in small groups on short, ungraded assignments designed to develop a strong understanding of the
material. Take-home assignments requiring more in-depth quantitative analysis will be submitted for
marking. The seminars (~bi-weekly) will review assignments after they are marked and handed back.
The schedule of topics is listed below: Although specific dates are not listed, I will follow the order of
topics as given and will regularly communicate in class and on the learningSystem/Blackboard about the
pacing of the lectures. For this reason, it is important for you to attend class and log on to the
learningSystem/Blackboard regularly.
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Trent University: PHYS 2620H – Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
We follow Chapters 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 of Harris:
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Review of PHYS 2610H (wavefunctions, Schrödinger’s equation, simple harmonic oscillator)
Atoms I (the hydrogen atom)
Angular momentum and magnetic dipole moments
Atoms II (spin-orbit interaction, multielectron atoms, periodic table)
Transitions between energy levels (electric dipole moment, selection rules, lasers)
Molecules (rotational, vibrational and electronic structure)
Nuclei (sizes, binding energies, semi-empirical mass model, shell model, nuclear decay)
University Policies
1. Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty, which includes plagiarism and cheating, is an extremely serious academic offence
and carries penalties varying from failure on an assignment to expulsion from the University. Definitions,
penalties, and procedures for dealing with plagiarism and cheating are set out in Trent University’s
Academic Integrity Policy. You have a responsibility to educate yourself – unfamiliarity with the policy is
not an excuse. You are strongly encouraged to visit Trent’s Academic Integrity website to learn more:
www.trentu.ca/academicintegrity.
2. Access to Instruction
It is Trent University's intent to create an inclusive learning environment. If a student has a disability
and/or health consideration and feels that he/she may need accommodations to succeed in this course, the
student should contact the Student Accessibility Services Office (SAS), (BH Suite 132, 705-748-1281 or
email [email protected]). For Trent University - Oshawa Student Accessibility Services
Office contact 905-435-5102 ext. 5024 or email [email protected] . Complete text can be found
under Access to Instruction in the Academic Calendar.
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