Topic outline
Second Semester Plan: 21-10-2025 till 20-01-2026
Lecture # Date
Topic
Activity / Assessment
1
Oct 21
(1 hr)
Introduction to Atomic & Nuclear Physics
Overview lecture –(Pre-Test-LMS)
2 & 3
Oct 28
(2 hrs)
Structure of the Atom + Atomic Spectra
Lecture + discussion
Bohr’s Model of the Atom + Wave Mechanics
FA 1 (Quiz1-LMS or concept check)
4 & 5
Nov 11
(2 hrs)
Hydrogen Atom + Quantum Numbers
Lecture + problem solving
Multi-electron Atoms + Spin-Orbit Coupling
FA 2 (Quiz2)
6 & 7
Nov 25
(2 hrs)
Chemical Properties + Periodic Table
Lecture + group activity
Quantum Mechanical Approach + Energy
Configurations
FA 3 (Concept mapping/ Quiz3)
8 & 9
Dec 16
(2 hrs)
Atomic Excitation + Principles of Lasers
Lecture + real-world applications
Applications of Atomic Physics (Spectroscopy, Astrophysics)
Video Recorded Lecture
FA 4 (Quiz4)
—
Dec 23
(2 hrs)
No class (Holiday week)
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10& 11
Jan 06
(2 hrs)
PHY2081 Focus: Structure of the Nucleus +
Nuclear Reactions
Lecture + discussion
PHY2081 Focus: Fission + Fusion + Stability of
Nucleus
FA 5 (Quiz5)-Inclass
12 & 13
Jan 20
(2 hrs)
Experimental Techniques in Atomic & Nuclear Physics
Lecture + discussion
Review
FA 6 (Quiz6-LMS)
Due by Jan 31(LMS)
Post test (PHY 2081 and PHY1090-online)
Atomic Physics-Lectures
FA 2- Due by 09-12-2025 before midnight
- Two attempts
30 minutes
- This topic
Pre-Test-Online -Complete before 21/10/2025 midnight 10 am
This MCQ-based test should be completed before the end of the day 21/10/2025.
THIS IS TO CHECK YOUR CURRENT KNOWLEDGE. At the end of the course, you will be offered another Post-test with the final exam, and, the scores will be compared. You can receive bonus credits if you complete both the pre-test and the post-test.
Answer all the questions.
Format: MCQ problems
Time: 30 minutes
Atomic Theory-Lecture Slides
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