| Module Identifier |
PHM3010 |
| Module Title |
QUANTUM PHYSICS II |
| Academic Year |
2004/2005 |
| Co-ordinator |
Dr Tudor E Jenkins |
| Semester |
Semester 2 |
| Other staff |
Dr Daniel Brown, Mr Peter C Bollada |
| Pre-Requisite |
Successful Completion of Year 3 of the MPhys Scheme |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 20 lectures |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
|---|
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours End of semester examinations | 100% |
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Learning outcomes
After taking this module students should :
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be familiar with fundamental assumptions of Quantum Mechanics.
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be able to apply simple model potential well systems to solve elementary problems.
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describe and apply both time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory.
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be able to use a variational method for finding the ground state of a bound particle.
Brief description
The Postulates of Quantum Mechanics are introduced. Model potential wells in 1 and 3 dimensions are described and applied to simple physical phenomena and optical properties in condensed matter. Time-independent (non-degenerate and degenerate) and time-dependent perturbation theory are applied to a number of physical problems, and the variational method is used to derive the ground state of Helium.
Content
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Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics and their relation to the properties of dynamic operators, wavefunctions and the eigenvalues that are observed.
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Model potential well systems: finite potential well - scattering and tunnelling; cubic and spherical wells - optical phenomena in insulators and quantum confined systems.
(a) stationary theory - non-degenerate (1st and 2nd Order) degenerate
(b) time-dependent - harmonic perturbation, radiative transition, step perturbation
Transferable skills
This module will include several problem-solving sessions.
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Text
Phillips, A.C. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
John Wiley
Alistair I.M. Rae Quantum Mechanics
Institute of Physics
** Reference Text
French, A P & Taylor, E F An Introduction to Quantum Physics
MIT Introductory Physics Series
Matthews Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
McGraw-Hill
F. Mandl Quantum Mechanics
John Wiley
Davies, P.C.W. Quantum Mechanics
Routledge & Kegan
** Recommended Background
Hey, Tony & Walters, Patrick The New Quantum Universe
Cambridge University Press
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7