Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advanced Atomic and Molecular Physics II
Course Code: FZK526
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: 
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To teach molecular structure, molecular spectroscopy and application fields of molecular spectroscopy

Course Content

Diatomic and polyatomic molecules' structure, molecular spectra and their applications, atomic collisions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to learn the structure of the molecule
2.To be able to understand the interactions that occur within the molecule
3.To be able to understand the difference between classical mechanics and quantum mechanics.
4.To be able to understand molecular spectroscopy and its applications
5.To be able to understand the relation between the atomic and molecular physics and the other sciences.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of molecular physics and molecular structure
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. JoachainChapter 9 section 1
Week 2 - Theoretical
Diatomic molecules, Born Oppenheimer separation
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 9 section 2
Week 3 - Theoretical
The rotation and vibration of diatomic molecules
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 9 section 3
Week 4 - Theoretical
Electronic structure of diatomic molecules
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 9 section 4
Week 5 - Theoretical
The structure of polyatomic molecules
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 9 section 5
Week 6 - Theoretical
Molecular spectra
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 10 section 1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Vibrational-rotational spectra of diatomic molecules
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 10 section 2
Week 8 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 10 section 3
Week 10 - Theoretical
Electronic spin and Hund states
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 10 section 4
Week 11 - Theoretical
Atomic collisions
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 11
Week 12 - Theoretical
Electron-atom collisions
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 12
Week 13 - Theoretical
Atom-atom collisions
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 13
Week 14 - Theoretical
Applications of molecular spectroscopy
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Physics of Atoms and Molecules, B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain Chapter 14
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment18311
Individual Work73021
Midterm Examination118321
Final Examination124327
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
2
4
2
3
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
3
4
4
2
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026