640-404 Quantum Structures

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Models of the structure (energy spectra, quantum number assignments, static properties) of nuclei, atoms, and simple (diatomic) molecules. Fermion based (Shell) models of structure - Two fermion systems; the deuteron, a simple model for Oxygen-18, the Helium atom, two electron atoms and ions. Many fermion systems; Central field approximations for atoms and nuclei, Thomas-Fermi and Hartee-Fock conditions, the Shell model. Two centre problems: Simple molecules, molecular ions. Collective motion and models of structure: The Born-Oppenheimer model of rotation and vibration in diatomic molecules, nuclear vibration and rotations, odd mass nuclei (strong coupling). Fermion models in deformed fields - The electronic structure of diatomic molecules, the Nilsson model for deformed, odd mass nuclei.

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