PHY3201 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
2010-2011
Code: PHY3201
Level: 3
Title: Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Instructors: Staff of Foreign Host Institution
CATS Credit Value: 15
ECTS Credit Value: 7.5
Pre-requisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Duration: As agreed
Availability: Physics programmes with study abroad only
Background Assumed: Quantum Physics I (
PHY2002)
Directed Study Time: 45 lectures (approx)
Private Study Time: 105 hours (approx)
Assessment Tasks Time: -
Observation report: N/A
Aims
Physicists require a sound grasp of modern quantum principles and
techniques and their application to atomic and molecular systems, with an
appreciation of the resulting quantum properties.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to:
Module Specific Skills
- describe the formal principles of quantum mechanics
and apply these to some relatively simple
atomic systems;
- describe general methods for solving
atomic systems with emphasis on the significant
quantum properties;
- use perturbation methods to analyse more
complex situations;
- use the techniques of quantum mechanics to solve problems.
Discipline Specific Skills
- solve mathematical problems;
- study successfully within the system of an overseas university.
Personal and Key Skills
- manage their own learning and make appropriate use of support material.
Learning / Teaching Methods
These follow local practice at the host institution, typically lectures
and/or directed self-study. Courses may also include
laboratory exercises and homework problems.
Assignments
Follow host institution's conventions.
Assessment
As specified by host institution, typically homework assignments and a final
examination.
Syllabus Plan and Content
- Observables, quantum operators and their properties
- Angular momentum
- Hydrogen atom
- Magnetic moment of atoms
- Electron spin
- Many-particle systems
- Atomic structure, magnetic effects
- Perturbation theory
- Time-independent perturbation theory
- Time-dependent perturbation theory; quantum transitions
- Two-electron systems, exchange interaction molecular binding
Recommended Module and Text at Host
| Host Institution | Module | Text |
|---|
| Auckland | Physics 350 (S1) | F. Mandl, Quantum Mechanics |
| Central Michigan | 643 (Fall even years)
644 (Spring odd years)
442 (Fall odd years)
580E (Spring even years) | S. Garsiorowicz, Quantum Physics |
| Iowa State | 480 (Fall) + 481 (spring) | D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
| Kansas | 711 (Fall
811 (Spring) | R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics |
| Massey | 124.325 (S1) | Landsoff, Metherell and Rees - Essential Quantum Physics |
| New Mexico | 491 (Fall)
492 (Spring)
| R.L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics |
| Sydney | 3960 (2) | R.W. Robinett, Quantum Mechanics |
| Wollongong | 305 (Autumn) | D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
Core Text
Not applicable
Supplementary Text(s)
Not applicable
Formative Mechanisms
Follows host institution's conventions.
Evaluation Mechanisms
In addition to using the host institution's systems, students
can raise any matters of concern with the
Stage 3 Study
Abroad Co-ordinator.
