FY522: Introductory quantum mechanics II
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Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Knowledge of Calculus, Linear algebra and Fundamentals of physics is expected. FY521 should be taken.
Course introduction
the quantum mechanical wave mechanics and its application to different
physical phenomena supplemented by an introductory training in the
mathematical formalism and problem solving.
The course gives an
academic basis for further studies in quantum physics, as well as
studies among others the topics particle physics and solid state
physics, that are placed later in the education. The course is the
continuation of FY521.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- give skills to apply physical principles and mathematical tools to formulate and solve physical models
- give knowledge and understanding of quantum mechanics
- give ability to acquire new knowledge in an effective and autonomous way and apply this knowledge reflectively
- give understanding of how scientific knowledge is obtained by an interplay between theory and experiment
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- apply different analytical methods to characterize simple quantum systems
- use different abstract formulations of quantum mechanics
- work with angular momentum
- perform perturbation calculations
- use variational methods for approximate calculations
Content
- Analytic solution of the harmonic oscillator using ladder operators
- The formalism of quantum mechanics
- The theory of angular momentum
- Time-independent perturbation theory
- Time-dependent perturbation theory
- Variational calculations
- Uncertainty principle
Literature
See Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a)
Timing
Tests
Presentation of an exercise during the tutorials
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a)
Exam element a)
Timing
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a) | N500022101, FY522: Introductory quantum mechanics II |
Tests
Oral exam
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
The examination is based on assignments that have to be handed in during the course.
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
In the introduction phase the students will be presented material by the teacher in form of either a lecture, a presentation or a discussion. The tutorials phase is aimed to give the students an opportunity to solve problems in the class guided by the teacher or an assistant. The tutorials will be largely linked to the topics of the introductory lectures. Finally, in the laboratory exercises the students will be doing numerical assignments using computational tools. This type of activity is aimed to give the students a broader overview in the diversity of complex problems, enhance their computational skills and give the possibility to solve more elaborate problems, that are difficult to be handled analytically. The topics of the laboratory exercises will largely be guided by the tutorials and introductory lectures.
- Completion of the assignments from the classes.
- Study of notes and textbook