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Physics: Spectroscopy and the Quantum Description of Matter, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

Atoms, molecules, and the solid state of matter can be described using the same principles. The electronic structure of matter (i.e. the distribution and dynamics of the electron density) plays a decisive role for its structural and chemical properties, and it is the electronic structure of matter which is mirrored by the results of the spectroscopy techniques used in atomic, molecular, and solid state physics. Therefore, focus is on the description of the electronic structure of molecules and solid materials and its relationship to the spectra obtained in some of the most important spectroscopy methods. Particular emphasis is put on electron spectroscopy. Moreover, the connection between spectroscopy and microscopy is treated for such microscopy methods which primarily image the electronic structure.

General information

Course codes: FYST65 and NAFY006 (PhD course)
Semester: spring.
Study period: first.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures, discussions, hand-in problems, project works.
Assessment: hand-in problems and lab report, written report and oral presentation of the project.
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG).
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics.
Syllabi for the course:

Course literature

This multidisciplinary course uses various form of teaching materials (compendium, articles/review papers...). We suggest the following books for complementary information:

Spectroscopy:
- J. M. Hollas: “Modern Spectroscopy”, J. Wiley & Sons
Atoms:
- H. Haken and H. C. Wolf: “The Physics of Atoms and Quanta”, Springer
- B.H. Bransden and C.J. Joachain: “Physics of Atoms and Molecules”, Pearson education
Molecules:
- P.W. Atkins and R.S. Friedman: ”Molecular Quantum Mechanics”, Oxford
Solid, sruface and nanotechnology:
- A. Groß: “Theoretical Surface Science”, Springer
- P. Hofmann: “Surface Physics an Introduction”
- G. Attard and C. Barnes: “Surfaces”, Oxford Chemistry Primers
- R. Rurali and N. Fukata: “Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanowire”, Springer

Course responsible

Stacey Sörensen, stacey.sorensen@sljus.lu.se

Schedule

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

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Entry requirements

For admission to the course is required English B and FYSA31 Physics 3: Modern physics 30 credits or the equivalent.

Application

You find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

Physics: Spectroscopy and the Quantum Description of Matter, FYST65, at lu.se (in Swedish)
Physics: Spectroscopy and the Quantum Description of Matter, FYST65, at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)

Please note that you might need to go to the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application. For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se:
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

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