Module BP2600-KP05

Atom and Molecule Physics (AtomMolPhy)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each summer semester

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Bachelor Biophysics 2016, compulsory, physics

Classes and lectures:

  • Atom and Molecule Physics (exercise, 2 SWS)
  • Atom and Molecule Physics (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 60 hours in-classroom work
  • 60 hours private studies and exercises
  • 30 hours exam preparation

Contents of teaching:

  • Mass, size, and structure of atoms and the electron
  • Bohr's hydrogen model
  • Orbital and spin magnetism, fine structure
  • The atom in electric and magnetic field
  • Many-electron atoms
  • X-ray spectra, nuclear spin, hyperfine structure
  • Mass, size, and structure of molecules
  • Theory of the chemical bond
  • Molecular spectroscopy (IR, Raman, etc)
  • Nuclear and electron spin resonance
  • Guideline for GSP of the University at Lübeck and corresponding DFG guidelines

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Students can name the components of atoms and explain their structure
  • They can explain the formation and shape of atomic and molecular spectra.
  • They can apply their knowledge of the structure of atoms and molecules in the biophysical context.
  • They can explain the structure of molecules
  • You know the rules of good scientific practice

Grading through:

  • written exam

Responsible for this module:

Language:

  • offered only in German

Notes:

Admission requirements for the module:
- Successful completion of the modules Physics 1 and Physics 2 (ME1010 and ME1020).

Admission requirements for the examination:
- Successful participation in the exercises

Module Exam:
- BP2600-L1: Atomic and Molecular Physics, written exam, 90 min, 100% module grade.

Last Updated:

22.04.2021