PHY1202 ATOMIC PHYSICS

This is an introductory course in Atomic Physics. It covers the following major topics; Atomic structure and atomic models, Quantum theory of electromagnetic radiations, Atomic Spectra, Atomic photon, and an introduction to elementary particles & particle accelerator Physics

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to

• Describe the atomic and nuclear models of atom
• Explain Planck’s quantum theory of Blackbody radiation
• Explain the particle and wave properties of matter
• Explain the emission and absorption spectra of atomic hydrogen
• Describe the production of X-rays and their interaction with matter 
• Describe and classify elementary particles
• Describe the various types of particle accelerators

Expected Learning Outcomes
On completion, successful students will be able to

• Explain the successes and limitations of the different models of the atom
• Derive Plank’s and Wien’s displacement laws of blackbody radiation 
• Derive the total energy of an oscillator and Stefan’s law of blackbody radiation
• Distinguish between Compton effect and Photoelectric effect.
• Explain the wave nature of a particle using the de Broglie wavelength
• Distinguish between the different types of emission and absorption spectra
• Explain the production of X-rays and its impact on matter/life