Details of PH4212 (Spring 2021)
Level: 4 | Type: Theory | Credits: 4.0 |
Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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PH4212 | Atomic and Optical Physics | Ayan Banerjee, Nirmalya Ghosh |
Syllabus |
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1. Atomic Physics: Hydrogen atom, relativistic corrections (LS coupling, hyperfine structure, Zeeman effect), multi-level atoms, JJ coupling, two level systems Einsteins A&B coefficients, optical Bloch eqns,
2. Optical physics: Principles of lasing, laser resonators, mode locking, Q-switching, angular momentum of light, spin orbit interaction, scattering and plasmonics. |
Prerequisite |
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Intermediate Quantum Mechanics, Basic wave optics |
References |
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Recommended books:
1. Atomic Physics: C. Foot; B. Bransden and H. Joachain. 2. Optical Physics: P. W. Milonni and J. W. Eberly; JD Jackson; Dutta Gupta, Ghosh, and Banerjee. |
Course Credit Options
Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
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1 | IP | 2 | Elective |
2 | IP | 4 | Elective |
3 | IP | 6 | Not Allowed |
4 | MR | 2 | Not Allowed |
5 | MR | 4 | Elective |
6 | MS | 10 | Not Allowed |
7 | MS | 4 | Not Allowed |
8 | MS | 6 | Not Allowed |
9 | MS | 8 | Elective |
10 | RS | 1 | Elective |
11 | RS | 2 | Elective |