Basic Quantum Mechanics (FYSB22)
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Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits
given by the Department of Physics.
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Contents
This course is aimed for students of the programme Bachelor of Science in Physics after they have taken the courses in mathematics and the first block of physics courses with code A. The course is compulsory for your first-cycle studies in physics, no matter what physics specialisation you have applied for. The course is given in English.
This is an introductory course in Quantum Mechanics. You will start with a brief historical background and discuss the basic ideas and postulates of quantum theory. Schrödingers wave equation will then be introduced and you will learn how to solve it for potentials in one dimension, such as wells and barriers. This is followed by concepts and formalism of operators, observables and measurements in quantum mechanics. The course ends by discussing the quantum model for an harmonic oscillator and introducing the hydrogen atom as a basic example of "round", three dimensional quantum mechanics.
The course consists of two modules:
- Examination, 5.5 credits
- Laboratory and numerical projects, 2 credits
General information
- Semester: autumn
- Study period: second
- Level: first cycle
- Language: English
- Forms of teaching: lectures, calculation exercises and associated compulsory computer exercises and written assignments
- Assessment: written assignments, computer exercises, project, written or oral examination
- Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG); module 2 includes only scale Failed and Passed
- Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics
- Syllabi on Lund University's central website:
- Old course code: FYSB11
Course literature
Ohlén, Phenomena in the Quantum world
Optional reading:
- D. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
- S. Gasirowicz, Quantum Physics.
- B.H. Bransden, C.J. Joachain, Quantum mechanics
Course responsible
Peter Samuelsson, peter.samuelsson@teorfys.lu.se
Schedule
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Entry requirements
For this course knowledge corresponding to the content from the following courses is required, 30 credits physics and 45 credits mathematics: FYSA12, FYSA13 , FYSA14, MATA21, MATA22, NUMA01, MATB21, MATB22.
Application
Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se (in Swedish). Links to an external site.
More information about applying can be found on Lund University's central website: FYSB22 course information.
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