Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation form	Weighting	Duration	Examination aids	Grade deviation
Written examination	100/100	4	C

Course content

Approximation methods in quantum mechanics. Scattering theory. Atoms and electrons in magnetic fields. Periodic potentials. Field quantization and radiation theory. Measurement and interpretation.

Learning outcome

After finishing this course the students should be familiar with the fundamental concepts and the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics: linear algebra and probability interpretation, the Schrødinger equation, stationary and non-stationary states, pure and mixed states. They should be able to formulate problems and solve them both in the Schrødinger formalism with wave functions, in the Heisenberg formalism with matrices, and in the Dirac formalism with ket vectors in an abstract Hilbert space. They should have good skills in doing calculations and a good understanding of examples treated in this course as well as in previous courses in quantum mechanics.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and calculation exercises. The course will be given in English if students on the international master program in physics are attending the course. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Recommended previous knowledge

Courses FY1006/TFY4215 Introduction to Quantum Physics and FY2045/TFY4250 Quantum Mechanics 1, or similar.

Required previous knowledge

No

Course materials

P.C. Hemmer: Kvantemekanikk, Tapir, 2000.
B. H. Bransden and C. J. Joachain: Quantum mechanics, Prentice Hall, 2000.

Credit reductions

Course code	Reduction	From	To
SIF4045	7.5

Contact information: timeplan@adm.ntnu.no

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term	Evaluation form	Weighting	Examination aids	Date	Time	Room *
Fall	Written examination	100/100	C	2012.14.12	09:00	E2 , E6

* Exams are available 3 days in advance.
If more than one room is given, you will find your room at Studentweb.