Module MAU34403: Quantum Mechanics I
- Credit weighting (ECTS)
- 5 credits
- Semester/term taught
- Michaelmas term 2019-20
- Contact Hours
- 11 weeks, 3 lectures including tutorials per week
- Lecturer
- Prof Tristan McLoughlin
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- State the basic postulates of quantum mechanics;
- Derive the general Schroedinger and Heisenberg equations of motion;
- Apply quantum theoretical techniques to complex problems;
- Demonstrate understanding-at and entry level-of 20th/21st century physics;
- Solve problems in assigned and graded weekly problem sets;
- Module Content
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- States and quatum amplitudes, Hilbert Spaces, Hermitian Operators, probabilities.
- Co-ordinate representation and momementum representation of quantum particle and the Schrödinger equation.
- Quantum Harmonic Oscillator (including operator approach).
- General one-dimensional potentials.
- Central potential in three-dimensions. Spectrum of Hydrogen atom.
- Symmetries, angular momentum operator (eigenfunction and eigenvalues).
- Identical particles-fermions and bosons
- Module Prerequisite
- MAU23402
- Recommended Reading
- E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics 3rd Edition,
David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
- Assessment Detail
- This module will be examined in a 2-hour examination in Michaelmas term. Continuous assessment will contribute 20% to the final grade for the module at the annual examination session. Re-assessments if required will consist of 100% exam.