Course - Quantum Mechanics I - TFY4250
TFY4250 - Quantum Mechanics I
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Review of fundamental principles in quantum mechanics. General formulation of quantum mechanics, including Dirac's bra-ket notation and the harmonic oscillator. Angular momentum: spin, orbital angular momentum and addition of angular momenta. Identical particles: ideal Fermi gas and ideal Bose gas; Fermi-Dirac and Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions; atoms and solids. Perturbation theory.
Learning outcome
The student is supposed to:
i) master the central aspects of basic quantum mechanics: basic postulates and central theorems, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, expansions in terms of eigenfunctions, stationary and non-stationary states, square-well potential, harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom,
ii) learn how to use the Dirac formalism, and how to apply operator algebra to quantize angular momentum and the harmonic oscillator,
iii) master spin formalism and addition of angular momenta,
iv) appreciate the theory and the implications of identical particles, especially ideal Fermi and Bose gases,
v) understand the main concepts of perturbation theory.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. Computational physics components may be included in the lectures and the homework assignments. The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Introductory university physics, including knowledge corresponding to the courses TFY4160 Wave physics and TFY4215 Introduction to quantum physics.
Course materials
1) D. J. Griffiths: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Pearson, 2005. (This book will be used mainly.)
2) P. C. Hemmer: Kvantemekanikk, Tapir, 2005. (In Norwegian; this book will be used for review and the general formulation of quantum mechanics.)
3) B.H. Bransden & C.J. Joachain: Quantum Mechanics, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 2000. (This book will only be used for perturbation theory.)
4) Lecture notes, including numerical codes.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2045 | 7.5 | ||
| SIF4065 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2014
Language of instruction: English
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- Physics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2014-12-12 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Skriftlig 100/100 2015-08-07 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"