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Advanced atomistics
The atom from a quantum point of view: Schrödinger equation, s/p/d/f orbitals, spin-orbit coupling, spectra.
- 01
Quantum mechanics applied to the atom
De Broglie, Schrödinger, hydrogen-like orbitals. Approximations for many-electron atoms.
18 min - 02
s, p, d and f orbitals
3D geometry of orbitals, spherical harmonics, lobes and nodes. Chemical consequences.
14 min - 03
Spin-orbit coupling
Spin angular momentum, orbital momentum, L-S and j-j coupling. Effects on atomic levels.
14 min - 04
Atomic spectra
Emission, absorption, Balmer/Lyman series. Links to energy levels and allowed transitions.
13 min