FY522: Introductory quantum mechanics II (5 ECTS)

STADS: 07003901

Level
Bachelor course

Teaching period
The course is offered in the spring semester.
4th quarter.

Teacher responsible
Email: mlomholt@memphys.sdu.dk

Timetable
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Revison of timetable:
: 2 gange F mere i uge 21.
: Timer tirsdag uge 14 og fredag uge 14 og 15 aflyst efter ønske.

Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
FY521 Introductory quantum mechanics I must have been followed, with at least a 0 received at the exam.

Course introduction
To achieve an operational knowledge of quantum mechanics of simple systems

Expected learning outcome
After completing the course the student is expected to be able to:
• be able to carry out mathematical calculations on simple quantum systems
• achieve an ability to use the Dirac formalism and the abstract formalism of quantum mechanics
• work with angular moments and perform perturbation calculations of spherical symmetric systems
• explain the energy spectrum of Hydrogen
• explain the consequences of identical particles
• explain and apply the examples from atomic and molecular physics treated in the course>

Subject overview
1. Analytic solutions of the harmonic oscillator, with and without ladder operators
2. The formalism of quantum mechanics
3. Spherical symmetric systems, the Hydrogen atom
4. Angular moments and coupling of angular moments
5. Time dependent perturbation theory, Fermi’s golden rule
6. Identical particles
7. Examples from atom and molecular physics.

Literature

• David J. Griffiths: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, Pearson Education International

Syllabus
See syllabus.

Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
4 hours written exam, marks according to the Danish 7-point scale, external examiner.

Re-examination after 2nd quarter. The mode of exam at the re-examination may differ from the mode of exam at the ordinary exam.

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.

Forelæsninger: 22 timer.
Eksaminatorietimer/opgaveregning: 20 timer .
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Language
This course is taught in Danish.

Course enrollment
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Tuition fees for single courses
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