Physics

Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics

Atomic physics examines atoms as a separate system of electrons and an atomic nucleus, whereas molecular physics examines the physical features of molecules. Optical physics makes use of and develops light sources that range from microwaves to X-rays across the electromagnetic spectrum. The generation and detection of light, linear and nonlinear optical processes, spectroscopy, lasers, and laser spectroscopy are all covered by optical physics. The three branches are inextricably linked. These areas naturally include the theory and applications of emission, absorption, and scattering of electromagnetic radiation from atoms and molecules, spectroscopic analysis, laser and maser creation, and optical characteristics of matter.

• Atomic nucleus
• Electromagnetic radiation
• Optical engineering
• Quantum optics
• Optical coherence tomography