MAU34404 Quantum mechanics II
| Module Code | MAU34404 |
|---|---|
| Module Title | Quantum mechanics II |
| Semester taught | Semester 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Module Lecturer | Prof. Michael Peardon |
| Module Prerequisites | MAU34403 Quantum mechanics I |
Assessment Details
- This module is examined in a 2-hour examination at the end of Semester 2.
- Continuous assessment contributes 20% towards the overall mark.
- Any failed components are reassessed, if necessary, by an exam in the reassessment session.
Contact Hours
11 weeks of teaching with 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to
- Use symmetries to simplify complex problems.
- Apply perturbative methods to the study of quantum mechanical problems.
- Demonstrate an entry-level understanding of 20th and 21st century physics.
Module Content
- Symmetries in quantum mechanics
- Time-independent perturbation theory
- Time-dependent perturbation theory
- Path-integral formulation of quantum mechanics
- Quantum measurement
Recommended Reading
- Quantum mechanics by E. Merzbacher.
- Introduction to quantum mechanics by David J. Griffiths.