Lecture Notes on Atomic and Molecular Physics

The origins of atomic physics were entwined with the development ofquantum mechanics itself ever since the first model of the hydrogenatom by Bohr. This introductory book aims to provide a gentle yet rigorous first course on atomic and molecular physics. The early atomic models to describe the atomic nuclei were explained, black body radiations laws were also explained, hydrogen atomic spectra were explained and discussed with details. The wave-particle duality concepts also re-visited and explained with more details. The hydrogen atomic spectra and their derivation from Bohr atomic model discussed and explained in more details.The discovery of x-rays and their spectroscopy is carefully explained. The special theory of relativity are carefully treated and explained. The basic concepts for molecules also included in this book.

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Dr.Fouad Majeed born in Babylon (1974).He is academic staff member at University of Babylon.His field of interests are nuclear reaction and nuclear structure.He has received awards as visiting scientist form the Abdus Salam(ICTP and TWAS-CNPq.He obtained his B.Sc. from Al-Mustansiriyah University 1997,his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Al-Nahrain University.