2025-Spring Introduction to Atomic Physics (QIST648-01) The course syllabus

1.Course Information

Course No. QIST648 Section 01 Credit 3.00
Category Major elective Course Type prerequisites
Postechian Core Competence
Hours TUE, THU / 14:00 ~ 15:15 / Science BldgⅢ[111]Lecture Room Grading Scale G

2. Instructor Information

Park Jee Woo Name Park Jee Woo Department Dept. of Physics
Email address jeewoopark@postech.ac.kr Homepage ultracold.postech.ac.kr
Office 극저온 양자기체 연구실 Office Phone 054-279-2069
Office Hours TBD

3. Course Objectives

From the development of atomic clocks to the investigation of complex quantum phenomena, Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics has made hallmark contributions in the field of quantum science and technology. This course aims to introduce this exciting research field to the undergraduates by covering such topics as:

1) Basic quantum structure of simple atoms (alkali and alkaline-earth atoms)
2) Review the central tools of AMO research (spectroscopy, laser cooling and trapping, etc.)
3) Explore current research themes in AMO physics (BEC and strongly interacting Fermi gases, optical lattices, ultracold molecules, etc.)

4. Prerequisites & require

Undergraduate QM (PHYS301)

5. Grading

70% HW, 30% Presentation

6. Course Materials

Title Author Publisher Publication
Year/Edition		 ISBN
Atomic Physics Christopher Foot Christopher Foot 0000

7. Course References

"Laser Cooling and Trapping," Metcalf and van der Straten
"Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases," Pethick and Smith

8. Course Plan

Weeks 1 to 7 ....................... Basic atomic structure (Foot 1 ~ 7)
Weeks 8 to 11 ................... AMO techniques (Foot 8, 9, 10, 12)
Weeks 12 to 14 .....................Modern trends in AMO research
Weeks 15 and 16 .............................. Student presentations

9. Course Operation

10. How to Teach & Remark

11. Supports for Students with a Disability

- Taking Course: interpreting services (for hearing impairment), Mobility and preferential seating assistances (for developmental disability), Note taking(for all kinds of disabilities) and etc.

- Taking Exam: Extended exam period (for all kinds of disabilities, if needed), Magnified exam papers (for sight disability), and etc.

- Please contact Center for Students with Disabilities (279-2434) for additional assistance

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