Information Package / Course Catalogue
Atom Molecule Physics
Course Code: FİZ437
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts and theories in the field of atomic and molecular physics. Students will learn the physical principles of atomic and molecular structures, spectra and interactions and will be able to use this knowledge in further research and applications.

Course Content

Atomic structure and quantum mechanics, quantum mechanics of hydrogen atom, atomic spectroscopy, multi-electron atoms, introduction to molecular physics, diatomic molecules.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aytaç Gürhan GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.Students describe the model and basic concepts used to explain atomic structure and spectra
2.TStudents use models and basic concepts to solve simple problems in atomic and molecular physics
3.Students use quantum mechanics in the analysis of atomic spectra
4.Students explain important new discoveries and technological developments in atomic and molecular physics
5.Students describe the formation and interactions of atoms and molecules within the framework of the laws of quantum mechanics
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Atomic and Molecular Physics, Sevim Akyüz, Sefa Çelik, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2023.
2.Physics of Atom and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain, 2003.
3.Atomic and Molecular Physics, Erol Aygün, Mehmet Zengin, 2009.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and basic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Bohr and Sommerfeld atomic model
Week 3 - Theoretical
Solution of the Schrödinger wave equation in the central field approximation for the hydrogen atom
Week 4 - Theoretical
Atomic orbitals, electron spin and Stern-Gerlach experiment
Week 5 - Theoretical
Spin-orbit interaction, orbital and total angular momentum
Week 6 - Theoretical
Vector model of atoms, electron placement in multi-electron atoms and spectral terms
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hund rules, Zeeman effect
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Paschhen-Back and Stark effect
Week 10 - Theoretical
X-rays
Week 11 - Theoretical
Quantum theory of many-electron atoms and Hartree-Fock self-consistent field method
Week 12 - Theoretical
Schrödinger wave equation of a molecule
Week 13 - Theoretical
Diatomic molecules and Rigid Rotor
Week 14 - Theoretical
Electronic energy levels of diatomic molecules
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141470
Assignment211226
Individual Work141014
Midterm Examination114216
Final Examination117219
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)145
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
3
2
2
1
4
OÇ-2
3
3
3
4
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2
3
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3
3
2
OÇ-4
1
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2
4
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4
2
1
OÇ-5
3
3
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2
1
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026