Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Recommended Prerequisites

Quantum Mechanics.

Teaching Methods

Lectures, using audiovisual means and the blackboard, where the concepts, principles and fundamental theories are presented and practical exercises that exemplify the concepts are solved. Theoretical-practical classes in which the students, with the guidance of the teacher, will solve some practical exercises that require the combination of different theoretical concepts and promote critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will have:

- an understanding of the electronic and nuclear structure of atoms;

- the basic knowledge for examining in more detail various aspects of experimental, theoretical and applied physics which relate to both Atomic and Nuclear Physics;

- realised the impact and influence of Atomic and Nuclear Physics on modern scientific development;

- the tools to explore the key areas in which Atomic and Nuclear Physics is important for everyday living.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Topics in atomic and nuclear physics including:

Fundamentals of atomic structure: the hydrogen atom
Describing multi-electron atoms: spin-orbit Coupling
Atomic radiation
Atoms in electric and magnetic fields
Applications of Atomic Physics
Nuclear properties
Nuclear models
Nuclear reactions.

Head Lecturer(s)

João Carlos Lopes Carvalho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

"Atomic Physics", Christopher J. Foot, Oxford University Press (2005), ISBN 978-0198506966

"Physics of Atoms and Molecules", B. H. Bransden, C. J. Joachain, Prentice Hall (2003), ISBN 978-0582356924

"Atoms, Molecules and Photons: An Introduction to Atomic, Molecular and Quantum Physics", Wolfgang Demtroder, Springer (2010), ISBN 978-3642102974

"Introductory Nuclear Physics", K. S. Krane, Wiley (1987), ISBN 978-0471805533

"Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles", R. Eisberg and R. Resnick, Wiley (1985), ISBN 978-0471873730

"Física Nuclear", T. Mayer-Kuckuk, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian (1993), ISBN 978-9723105988

"Nuclear and Particle Physics", W. S. C. Williams, Oxford University Press (1991), ISBN  978-0198519997.