Quantum Mechanics - Studieemner

This is the study programme for 2019/2020. It is subject to change.

The course gives an introduction to quantum mechanics.

Learning outcome

After taking this course, the student shall be able to:

Formulate the basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
Apply the laws of quantum mechanics to simple problems.

Wave function and Schrödinger equation. One-dimensional problems (harmonic oscillator, tunnelling, scattering states). Basic postulates of quantum mechanics, (non)commuting observables, uncertainty principle. Angular momentum and three-dimensional problems. Raising and lowering operators. Atomic and molecular spectra. Mathematical intermezzo (Fourier transform, eigenvalue problems, linear algebra in the Dirac notation). Spin. Time evolution. Interaction with electromagnetic fields (Landau levels, spin resonance, electromagnetic transitions). Systems of many particles.

Required prerequisite knowledge

FYS100 Physics

Recommended previous knowledge

FYS100 Physics, FYS200 Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics, FYS300 Electromagnetism and Special Relativity, MAT100 Mathematical Methods 1, MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2, MAT210 Real and Complex Calculus, MAT300 Vector Analysis

Exam

	Weight	Duration	Marks	Aid
Written exam	1/1	4 hours	A - F	Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed.

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher: Daniel Alvestad
Course coordinator: Alexander Karl Rothkopf
Head of Department: Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

6 hrs lectures and 2 hrs exercises.

Overlapping courses

Course	Reduction (SP)
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (BIT370_1)	5

Open to

Bachelor studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology. Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Course assessment

By official forms and/or discussions.

Literature

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths
Modern Quantum Mechanics, Jun J. Sakurai
Lecture Notes prepared by the lecturer