Physics

Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics

The study of atoms as distinct systems made up of electrons and a nucleus is the main goal of atomic physics. Molecular physics, on the other hand, studies the physical characteristics of molecules. Using and creating light sources that range over the electromagnetic spectrum, from microwaves to X-rays, is the focus of optical physics. It includes the production and detection of light, lasers, spectroscopy, linear and nonlinear optical processes, and more.

There is a tight connection between these three branches. Naturally, they address spectroscopic analysis, the production of lasers and masers, the optical characteristics of matter, and the theory and applications of electromagnetic radiation emission, absorption, and scattering from atoms and molecules.

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