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Description of Individual Course Units| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | Fİ112 | Atomic and Molecular Physics-2 | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| | Level of Course Unit | | Second Cycle | | Objectives of the Course | | To provide an understanding of the basic properties of two-electron and multi-electron atoms,
To teach how to apply quantum mechanics to understand the interaction of atoms with magnetic and electric fields.
To provide an understanding of the approximate solving methods of the Schrodinger equation,
To provide an understanding of the basic properties of molecular structure and molecular spectra,
To teach how quantum mechanics is applied to understand the electronic structure of molecules. | | Name of Lecturer(s) | | Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÇINAR | | Learning Outcomes | | 1 | Definition of basic concepts for two-electron atoms | | 2 | Investigation of electromagnetic field interaction of two-electron atoms | | 3 | Definition of multi-electron atoms and learning their solution methods | | 4 | Learning the structures and spectra of monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic molecules, | | 5 | Application of quantum mechanics in the analysis of molecular structure and spectra, | | 6 | Comparing the results of the model calculations with the experimental data, |
| | Mode of Delivery | | Normal Education | | Prerequisites and co-requisities | | None | | Recommended Optional Programme Components | | None | | Course Contents | | two electron atoms
multi-electron atoms
monatomic molecules
Molecular electronic states
diatomic molecules,
Rotation, vibration and potential curves of diatomic molecules, Spectra of diatomic molecules,
Rotations and vibrations of polyatomic molecules, Electronic states of polyatomic molecules, | | Weekly Detailed Course Contents | |
| 1 | Schrödinger Wave equation for two-electron atoms, Spin Wave Functions and the role of Pauli's principle, ground state of two-electron atoms | | | | 2 | Independent particle model, ground state of two-electron atoms, excited states, Auger effect | | | | 3 | Centripetal field approach, Periodic system of elements | | | | 4 | Thomas-Fermi atom model, Hartree-Fock method, Corrections to Centripetal field approach | | | | 5 | Interaction of multi-electron atoms with electromagnetic field: selection rules, spectra of alkalis, Helium and alkaline earths | | | | 6 | Interaction of multi-electron atoms with electromagnetic field: Multistructure, Zeeman effect, Quadratic stark effect, X-ray spectrum | | | | 7 | Molecular structure: general nature, Born Oppenheimer separation for diatomic molecules, rotational and vibrational motions | | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | | 9 | Molecular structure: electronic structure of diatomic molecules, structure of polyatomic molecules | | | | 10 | Quantum mechanical investigation of rotational, vibrational and potential curves of diatomic molecules. | | | | 11 | Spectra of diatomic molecules and transition probabilities | | | | 12 | Spectra of diatomic molecules, Multi-photon transitions | | | | 13 | Rotations and vibrations of polyatomic molecules | | | | 14 | Electronic states of polyatomic molecules, Molecular orbitals, Hybridization | | | | 15 | π-electron systems of molecules with more than three atoms | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
| | Recommended or Required Reading | | 1-W. Demtröder, (2005), “Molecular Physics Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods”, Wiley Yardımcı kitap: B.H. Bransden and C.J. Joachain, (1990),”Physics of Atoms and Molecules”, Longman
2-Erol Aygün ve Mehmet Zengin.(1992), ‘’Atom ve Molekül Fiziği’’ Ankara Bizim Büro Basımevi. 2. Atom ve Molekül Fiziği (Çeviri: F.Köksal ve H.Gümüş) Bilim Yayıncılık, Ankara,1999. | | Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods | | | Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
| | Workload Calculation | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 | | Self Study | 13 | 4 | 52 | | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 5 | 35 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 5 | 70 | | Homework | 7 | 3 | 21 | |
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes | | LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| | * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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