Atomic structures modelling

Duration

10h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Pascal Quinet

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course is focused on the modelling of atomic structures from the simplest ones (with one electron) to complex systems (with N electrons). It is divided as follows :
 
I. Introduction
II. Atoms with one electron
III. Structure of alkali atoms
IV. Fine structure
V. Designation of atomic energy levels
VI. Atoms with two electrons
VII. Complex atoms

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of the course, students will be able to use quantum physics concepts to model atomic structures.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

PHYS0930-1 Atomic physics

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures (10hrs) + exercices (10hrs)

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Lecture notes available from Ulg ecampus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Students are evaluated (written exam) on their knowledge of theory (50%) and resolution of exercices (50%).

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

P.Quinet@ulg.ac.be

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