| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic and Molecular Physics | FIZ324 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Seda GÜNEŞDOĞDU SAĞDINÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain atomic magnitudes and spectra
2) Explain Bohr's Theory of Atoms, energy levels and transitions
3) Explain hydrogen atom wave function and energy levels.
4) State angular momentum, spin, the spin-orbit interaction and the fine structure.
5) Explain Zeeman effect and the hyperfine structure
6) Explain identical particles
7) Explain Pauli Exclusion Principle
8) Explain Pauli Exclusion Principle and Multipy-Electron Atoms.
9) Explain the structure of diatomic molecules
10) Explain Ionic and Covalent Bonds.
11) Explain Rotational and Vibrational Energy Levels of Molecules.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 11 | High | High | High | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Quantum mechanics, modern physics
Course Contents
Atomic Magnitudes. Atomic Spectra . Bohr's Theory of Atoms. Energy Levels and Transitions. Hydrogen Atom Wave Function and Energy Levels. Angular Momentum and Spin. The Spin-Orbit Interaction and the Fine Structure. Zeeman Effect and the Hyperfine Structure. Identical Particles. Pauli Exclusion Principle. Multy-Electron Atoms. Periodic Table. The Structure of Diatomic Molecules. Ionic Bonds, Covalent Bonds. Rotational and Vibrational Energy Levels of Molecules.
Weekly Schedule
1) Atomic sizes and atomic spectra2) Bohr's atomic model
3) Energy levels and transitions
4) The wave functions and energy levels of the hydrogen atom
5) Angular momentum and spin
6) Spin-orbit interaction and fine structure
7) Zeeman effect, very fine structure
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Identical particles
10) Pauli's Exclusion principle
11) Many-electron atoms
12) The Periodic Table
13) The diatomic molecular structure
14) Ionic bonding and kovalent bonding
15) Vibrational and rotational energy levels
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Atom ve Molekül Fiziği, Erol Aygün,
2- Atom ve Molekül Fiziği Problem Çözümleri Kitabı, Erol Aygün,
3- Atom ve Molekül Fiziği, Ayhan Zeren
4- Fizik III,, Modern Fzik İlaveli, Serway
5- Kuantum Fiziği II ders notları, Prof. Dr. Elşen Veli
6- Modern Fzik, Taylor ve Zafaritos
7- İnternet Kaynakları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required