Syllabus for |
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| FKA081 - Quantum mechanics |
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| Syllabus adopted 2012-02-22 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: MPPAS |
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7,5 Credits |
| Grading: TH - Five, Four, Three, Not passed |
| Education cycle: Second-cycle |
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Major subject: Engineering Physics |
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Department: 17 - FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS
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Teaching language: English
Open for exchange students
Block schedule:
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Examination |
7,5c |
Grading: TH |
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25 Oct 2012 pm M, |
17 Jan 2013 pm V, |
20 Aug 2013 am V |
In programs
MPAPP APPLIED PHYSICS, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPCAS COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPPAS PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory)
Examiner:
Professor
Gabriele Ferretti
Course evaluation:
http://document.chalmers.se/doc/00000000-0000-0000-0000-0000597A6085
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Eligibility:
For single subject courses within Chalmers programmes the same eligibility requirements apply, as to the programme(s) that the course is part of.
Course specific prerequisites
Mathematics 30 c (including Linear algebra, Multivariable calculus, Fourier analysis), Mechanics, Electromagnetic field theory, and Quantum physics.
Aim
This course aims at giving a firm grounding in non-relativistic quantum mechanics, providing the necessary background for basic and applied research in physics as well as for "quantum engineering'' for advanced technologies. The course is built upon an axiomatic approach, exploiting the mathematical theory of linear vector spaces, and from there on develops the theory systematically with a large number of representative examples, including some of the most recent developments in quantum computing, non-demolition experiments, and quantum phase transitions.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Have a thorough understanding of the conceptual basis of non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics (with the exception of scattering theory, which is covered in later courses).
Compute the energy spectrum of simple systems.
Apply the relevant approximation techniques to study the dynamics of more complex systems.
Fully understand the quantum theory of angular momentum and use it to analyze quantum systems.
Use symmetry principles as guidance to the study of nature.
Content
Review of fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics. Quantum Dynamics via Schrodinger equation and Path integrals. Theory of angular momentum. Symmetries. Approximation methods: Static and time-dependent perturbations.
Organisation
Lectures and Exercise sessions
Literature
J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics
(Addison-Wesley, 1994)
Examination
Homework assignments and a written exam.