Mar 17, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

PHY 425  -  Atomic and Molecular Physics


The quantum theory of atomic and molecular structure and spectra. Topics include relativistic and electromagnetic interactions; the hydrogen atom, the helium atom, multielectron atoms; radiative and Auger transitions, selection rules; diatomic and simple polyatomic molecules.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: PHY 444  
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.