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Learning Objectives
Knowledge acquired: Theoretical and experimental atomic physicsCompetence acquired: Solution of problems in theoretical and experimental atomic physics.Skills acquired (at the end of the course): Understanding of research in modern atomic physics.Language of instructions: Italian/English (if necessary)
Prerequisites
Courses to be used as requirements (required and/or recommended)Courses required: Courses recommmended: Fundamentals of quantum mechanics and physics of matter
Teaching Methods
CFU: 6 Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...): 150Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 50
Type of Assessment
Exam modality: Oral examination
Course program
Introduction: Contemporary atomic physics. Atom-light interaction. Atomic structure and spectra. Atomic laser spectroscopy. Laser cooling and ultracold atoms physics.