Department of Physics

This course is an introduction to atomic and molecular physics with non relativistic quantum mechanics and elementary mathematical physics as prerequisites. This course of lectures is designed to serve two main objectives to develop the skills of the students to solve real physical problems using quantum mechanics and to provide background necessary for advanced courses in other branches of physics such as optics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics etc. Several examples from these areas are integrated in the course, often as problems with sufficient hints.

Similarly, modern developments in experimental techniques especially spectroscopy are covered at appropriate places. Some advanced topics are included which can be covered in 42 lectures.

This course cover the general formalism of quantum mechanics, quantum mechanics in three dimensions, angular momentum, spin, perturbation theory and some advanced technological applications of quantum mechanics.