PHY3201 Advanced Quantum Mechanics

2007-2008

Code: PHY3201
Title: Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Instructors: Staff of Foreign Host Institution
CATS credits: 15
ECTS credits: 7.5
Availability: Physics programmes with study abroad only
Level: 3
Pre-requisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Background Assumed: Quantum Physics I (PHY2002)
Duration: As agreed
Directed Study Time: 45 lectures (approx)
Private Study Time: 105 hours (approx)
Assessment Tasks Time: -
Observation report: not applicable

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 and 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

1. Observables, quantum operators and their properties
2. Angular momentum
   1. Hydrogen atom
   2. Magnetic moment of atoms
   3. Electron spin
3. Many-particle systems
4. Atomic structure, magnetic effects
5. Perturbation theory
   1. Time-independent perturbation theory
   2. Time-dependent perturbation theory; quantum transitions
   3. 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.