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Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Quantum Mechanics 2

Course unit fact file
Unit code PHYS20302
Credit rating 10
Unit level Level 2
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Available as a free choice unit? No

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics PHYS20101 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Mathematics of Waves and Fields PHYS20171 Pre-Requisite Compulsory

Aims

The unit aims to: deepen knowledge of quantum mechanics to be able to understand atomic, molecular and solid-state physics.

Learning outcomes

ILO 1 Work with angular momentum operators and their eigenvalues to understand basic properties of quantum systems, including atomic fine-structure and first-order shifts in energy levels produced by external fields.
ILO 2 Use quantum mechanics to solve problems with central and other potentials, such as those related to atoms, molecules, and simple models of solids.
ILO 3 Understand the basics of time-dependent perturbation theory and its applications, for example to radiative transitions, selection rules, and the principles of lasing.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, online notes, podcasts, self-tests and occasionally quiz and problems during lectures.

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Other 10%
Written exam 90%

Recommended reading

McIntyre, D.H. Quantum Mechanics, A Paradigms Approach (Cambridge University Press)
Gasiorowicz, S. Quantum Physics (Wiley) Mandl, F. Quantum Mechanics (Wiley)
Rae, A. I. M. Quantum Mechanics (Chapman and Hall)

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Lectures 28
Independent study hours
Independent study 72

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Yang Xian Unit coordinator

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