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Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

In this course, you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the many powerful methods, as modern atom and molecular spectroscopy offer respect both basic studies and practical applications.

You will learn how to understand how spectroscopic methods in different energy ranges work, gain knowledge on the most common components forming parts of spectroscopic set-ups for use in different energy ranges with particular empasis on optical or laser-based techniques, and get a better understanding of what can be measured with spectroscopic techniques
have obtained a consolidated view of atomic and molecular structure.

The course consists of two modules:

Exam, 6 credits
Laboratory exercises, 1.5 credits

The course is given by the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) and follows the LTH study period and examination schedule.

General information

Course codes: FYST58 (Science faculty), FAFN25 (LTH), FAFN25F (PhD)
Semester: autumn
Study period: first
Level: second cycle
Language: English
Forms of teaching: lectures, laboratory sessions, group work, and a written assignment
Assessment: written exam, project assignments and laboratory excercises
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
Grading scale:
- FYST58: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG); module 2 includes only scale Failed and Passed
- FAFN25: Fail, 3, 4, 5
- FAFN25F: Fail, Pass
Syllabi on Lund University's central website:
- FYST58 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish)
- FYST58 syllabus on lu.se (in English)
- FAFN25 syllabus on lth.se (in English)
- FAFN25F syllabus on lth.se.
Previous course code: FYST14

Course literature

Sune Svanberg: Atomic and Molecular spectroscopy, Basic aspects and practical applications. Springer, 2004, ISBN: 3-540-20382-6. (Main textbook for this course.)
Wolfgang Demtröder: Atoms, molecules and photons, An introduction to Atomic-, molecular and quantum physics. Springer, 2010, ISBN: 978-3-64210297-4. (Complementary literature. Avaliable as eBook.)

Teachers

Joakim Bood (course responsible), joakim.bood@fysik.lu.se
Lars Rippe, lars.rippe@fysik.lth.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

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Entry requirements

SCIENCE FACULTY

For admission to the course is required English B and FYSA31 Physics 3: Modern physics 30 credits (FYSC11-14, FYSC22-24) or the equivalent.

LTH

Assumed prior knowledge: FAFA10 Quantum Phenomena and Nanotechnology or FAFF10 Atomic and Nuclear Physics with Applications or (FAFA50 Waves, Optics and Atomic Physics and FAFF45 Physics for Biomedicine).

Application

SCIENCE FACULTY

Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se (in Swedish). Read more about the course and, during the application period, how to apply via below links. Please note: to see if the course is open for application, always check the Swedish web page.

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

LTH

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

DOCTORAL STUDIES

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible and studentadministration@fysik.lu.se.

Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, or approved by your supervisor to have it counted towards your exam.

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