Atomic and Nuclear Physics (PHY2106): Course Topics
  1. Pre quantum era developments of the atomic model: From Democritus to Neils Bohr
  2. Solving the Schrodinger equation of the hydrogen atom and comparing the results with the Bohr Model 
  3. Evaluating the significance of hydrogen atom quantum numbers: spatial quantization, normal and anomalous Zeeman effect, Lamour Precision, electronic spin, fine structure
  4. Properties of the atomic nucleus and historical developments of the knowledge, Binding energy, radioactivity
  5. Liquid drop model of the nucleus and its scope
  6. Introduction to Nuclear Shell Model
  7. Elementary particle structure of nucleons