Explores the mechanical effects of light on atoms, deriving average forces exerted by light and introducing the concepts of dipole force and radiation pressure.
Explores electromagnetic wave propagation, including Poynting vector, irradiance, dipole radiation, dielectric constant, and natural linewidth in atoms and radiation.
Explores atoms and radiation lineshapes, covering linewidths, lifetime broadening, and broadening mechanisms, including Lorentzian and Doppler effects.
Explores breaking linear scaling relationships in catalysis through strategies like controlling ensembles, using ligands, and introducing complexities to enhance performance.
Explores the interdisciplinary field of nanoscience, covering the history, tools, applications, and ethical considerations of working at the nanometer scale.
Explores synthetic topological matter with ultracold dysprosium atoms, covering topology, the Hall effect, quantum simulation, and entanglement spectrum.
Covers the technical test for the fall semester 2020 in advanced physics, including atoms, electrodes, and a playful scenario with Newton, Pascal, and Einstein.
