Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
Atom- och molekylspektroskopi

FAF080F, 7.5 högskolepoäng

Gäller från och med: Autumn 2013
Beslutad av: FN1/Anders Gustafsson
Datum för fastställande: 2013-08-15

Allmänna uppgifter

Avdelning: Atomic Physics
Kurstyp: Gemensam kurs, avancerad nivå och forskarnivå
Kursen ges även på avancerad nivå med kurskoder: FAF080, FYST14
Undervisningsspråk: English

Syfte

The aim of the course is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge on the many powerful methods provided by modern atomic- and molecular spectroscopy regarding basic studies as well as practical applications.

Mål

Kunskap och förståelse

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• •understand how spectroscopic methods in different energy ranges work
• •have knowledge on the most common components forming parts of spectroscopic set-ups for use in different energy ranges.
• •have a better understanding of quantum mechanics and its description of nature.
• •have obtained a consolidated view of atomic physics and quantum mechanics and their relation to classical physics.

Färdighet och förmåga

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden

• •be able to describe and analyse a spectroscopic problem or method in a condensed form using written as well as oral presentations
• •be able to carry out ball park estimates of spectroscopic quantities of relevance for spectroscopic measurements and analysis
• •be able to carry out some practical work using lasers and optical components

Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt

För godkänd kurs skall doktoranden be able to select a suitable spectroscopic method for a given measurement requirement

Kursinnehåll

Review of atomic and molecular structure. Radiative and scattering processes including resonant radiation, Rayleigh, Raman and Mie scattering. Spectroscopy of inner electrons, X-rays, photoelectron spectroscopy and synchrotron radiation. Optical spectroscopy including light sources, spectrally resolving instruments, detectors and techniques for optical analysis. Atomic beam and other resonance methods, such as optical, electron spin and nuclear magnetic resonance. Tuneable lasers, single mode operation, different laser types. Laser spectroscopy including time-resolved and high resolution laser spectroscopy. Laser spectroscopic applications, such as laser diagnostics in combustion, medical applications etc. Demonstrations: Synchrotron radiation, ultrafast spectroscopy, laser-radar, coherent Raman spectroscopy in combustion diagnostics, remote sensing applications, astro-physical applications.

Kurslitteratur

• Svanberg, S.: Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy – Basic Aspects and Practical Applications.
• local: Instructions to laboratory sessions.

Kursens undervisningsformer

Undervisningsformer: Föreläsningar, laborationer, projekt, studiebesök

Kursens examination

Examinationsformer: Skriftlig tentamen, skriftlig rapport, inlämningsuppgifter
Betygsskala: Underkänd, godkänd
Examinator:

Antagningsuppgifter

Förutsatta förkunskaper: basic quantum mechanics and atomic physics

Kurstillfällesinformation

Kontaktinformation och övrigt

Kursansvariga:
Hemsida: http://www.atomic.physics.lu.se/education/elective_courses/faf080_atomic_and_molecular_spectroscopy/