Quantum Mechanics

Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Minimum 60 ECTS in physics.

Learning Outcomes

After the course students should be able

• apply principles of quantum mechanical to calculate observables on known wave functions.
• Solve time-dependent and time-independent Schrödinger equation for simple potentials.
• Apply variational method, time-independent perturbation theory and time-dependent perturbation theory (first order) to solve simple problems.
• Combine spins and angular momenta.

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Language of Instruction

English

Aim and Content

The course introduces Schrödinger equations with solutions in simple potentials, including

harmonic oscillator, spherically symmetric potentials with hydrogen-like atoms. Axioms of

quantum mechanics are introduced; matrix representation of quantum mechanics is discussed together with approximate methods (variation method, perturbation theory, Born approximations). Program covers spin and angular momentum representations and addition rules and identical particles treatment.

Learning Outcomes

After the course students should be able

• apply principles of quantum mechanical to calculate observables on known wave functions.
• Solve time-dependent and time-independent Schrödinger equation for simple potentials.
• Apply variational method, time-independent perturbation theory and time-dependent perturbation theory (first order) to solve simple problems.
• Combine spins and angular momenta.

Pre-requirements

Minimum 60 ECTS in physics.

Recommended previous knowledge

PHYS 115

Assessment methods

Written exam. Half term exam and/or paper can count up to 25% of final grade. Oral exam when few participates.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.