Prerequisites: CHEM 113 or PHYS 156A with a C- or better, PHYS 135A with a C- or better, or consent of instructor
Description: Covers the role of atomic physics and spectroscopy in the development of quantum mechanics; Bohrs old quantum theory; Heisenbergs matrix mechanics; Schrodingers wave mechanics; Dirac equation; the g-factor; Zeeman effect and the Darwin term; Spin-orbit coupling and Thomas precession; Dirac hydrogen atom; Fine structure; Hyperfine structure; Lamb shift.