Tests
There will be four in-class tests, approximately one every four
weeks. The tests will not involve detailed calculations, but
will require conceptual answers and explanations. The tests
will count for 1/3 of the grade.
Presentations
Each student will give a 20 minute presentation on a topic
related to radiative processes. The presentation will count for
1/6 of the grade.
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Schedule (approximate)
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Topic
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R&L reading
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Radiative transfer
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ch. 1.1-1.4
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Rad transfer cont'd + relativity
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ch. 1.5-1.8, 4.1
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E&M review
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ch. 2.1
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Radiation fields
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ch. 2
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quiz #1
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Radiation from moving charges
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ch. 3
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Bremsstrahlung, Synchrotron
radiation
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ch. 5,6
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Compton Scattering
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ch. 7
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quiz #2
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Schrodinger's eq.
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ch. 9.1, 9.2
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Spin, Multi-electron atoms
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ch. 9.3 & 9.4
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Perturbation theory, radiation
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ch. 10
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quiz #3
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Hydrogen, helium spectra
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Molecular structure
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ch. 11
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Molecular vibration and rotation
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quiz #4
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Student presentations
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Student presentations
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