Atomic and Molecular Physics

About this programme

In the course, you will apply theoretical methods such as time-independent perturbation theory and the variational principle to study atoms and molecules, and include effects such as fine structure, hyperfine structure, and the Zeeman effect. You will theoretically and experimentally investigate how atoms and molecules interact with light, and how the spectra of atoms and molecules are used to learn about the systems. This is a first cycle course given during the daytime. The course is included in the bachelor programmes in physics and astronomy. It can also be studied as a separate course. The education consists of lectures where theory reviews are combined with problem solving in groups. The problems studied in the course have an open character. Students undertake obligatory laboratory work, and these are reported orally. The course is examined through written exam and oral presentation of the laboratory work. Åsa Larson, phone: +468 5537 8654 , e-post: aasal@fysik.su.se Mark Stockett, tel: +468 5537 8696, e-post: mark.stockett@fysik.su.se To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes.