Experimentalphysik A, Atom- und Quantenphysik
Instructors: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Patrick WindpassingerShortname: 08.128.22071
Course No.: 08.128.22071
Course Type: Vorlesung/Übung
Requirements / organisational issues
The course directly builds on the quantum mechanics lecture. You should have attended the quantum mechanics theory class before attending this cours.The course will be held in English if international students are present.
Digital teaching
The course will be managed via lms.uni-mainz.deContents
Understanding the structure of matter and in particular the experimental characterization and theoretical description of atoms is one of the biggest success stories in physics in the 20th centuryThe goal of this experimental atomic and quantum physics lecture is:
• to gain deeper insight into the physics of atoms by building upon the introductory (theoretical) quantum mechanics lecture,
• to understand the composition of atoms and
• to learn to classify energy levels by quantum numbers and interaction,
• to understand approaches for describing complex many electron systems and molecules.
After understanding the atomic structure, the main focus will lie on light-atom interaction. This will serve as an introduction to modern laser physics and quantum optics. In particular, modern applications of experimental quantum mechanics will be illustrated on practical examples and current research topics like
• Ramsey spectroscopy to understand the working principle of atomic clocks,
• lasers and the basics of (high precision) laser spectroscopy,
• laser cooling and traps for neutral atoms and ions.
Prerequisite for taking the exam is the copletion of exercises and active participation in the exercise classes.
Dates
| Date (Day of the week) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 04/17/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 04/23/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 04/24/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 04/30/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/07/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/08/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/14/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/15/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/21/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/22/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 05/28/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/04/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/05/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/11/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/12/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/18/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 06/25/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/02/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/03/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/09/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/10/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/16/2025 (Wednesday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |
| 07/17/2025 (Thursday) | 12:15 - 13:45 | 00 200 HS Kph 1371 - Kernphysik Verwaltung |