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UCI Chem 131A Quantum Principles (Winter 2013)
Lec 14. Quantum Principles -- Atomic Spectroscopy Selection Rules, Coupling, and Terms  --
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Instructor: A.J. Shaka, Ph.D

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Description: This course provides an introduction to quantum mechanics and principles of quantum chemistry with applications to nuclear motions and the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom. It also examines the Schrödinger equation and study how it describes the behavior of very light particles, the quantum description of rotating and vibrating molecules is compared to the classical description, and the quantum description of the electronic structure of atoms is studied.

Recorded on February 10, 2014.

Index of Topics:
0:41    Atomic Spectroscopy
9:08    Emission Spectra
10:59    Practice Problem 18
21:41    Coupling Schemes
26:17    LS Coupling
29:42    Adding Angular Momenta
31:47    Vector Model For Coupling
38:40    Symmetry Considerations
41:48    LS Coupling
44:28    Term Symbols
46:10    Sodium Emission
47:23    Terms
50:32    Selection Rules

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