Syllabus
A study in one of the most central of sciences, atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
| Instructor | Barry Walker |
| Office hours | Evenings 6:00pm-7:00pm in office or lab and by appointment |
| Lecture | Gore 317 / TR / 2:00pm to 3:15pm |
| Text Book | TBD |
| Suggested Text | Mathmatical Handbook of Formulas and Tables, 2nd ed. Spiegel, McGraw Hill |
| Topics | (1) Atomic Structure and Theory (2) Applications of AMO Physics |
| Prerequisites | Calculus - All levels, PHYS424 Quantum Mechanics, PHYS419 Classical Mechanics, PHYS603 Electrostatics |
| Course Objective | An introduction to AMO Physics |
| Grading Schedule | Grade / Coursework 40 % / Homework Assignments 40 % / Mid-Term and Final Exam 20 % / Presentation | |
| Grading | A 85%, B 78, C 71%, D 64%, F 57% | |
| Since all assignments and tests are not equal, 5% curving of the final grade distribution is discretionary. | ||
| Instructor Evaluations | At end of semester. Comments are always welcome. | |
| Student code | see rules and responsibilities at U.Del | |
| Atomic Introduction | Topic |
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Due Feb 19th HW 1 for PHYS626
Due March 12th HW 2 for PHYS626
Due March 24th HW 3 for PHYS626
Due March 27th Take Home Test for PHYS626
Due April 23rd HW 4 for PHYS626
Due May 14th HW 5 for PHYS626
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Last updated 2009.
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