FYS-1466 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 5 cr
Additional information
The implementation will not be executed during the academic year 2016-2017.
Person responsible
Jouko Nieminen
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| FYS-1466 2016-01 | - |
Sami Paavilainen |
Learning Outcomes
After passing the course the student will have knowledge of why quantum mechanics is required for certain problems and how basic quantum mechanics works. Student can solve problems related to simple quantum mechanical setups using Schrödinger equation. The student knows how the quantum states and wave functions can be solved for hydrogen atom. The student can apply perturbation and variational theories in problem solving.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Foundations of quantum mechanics, wave nature of matter | ||
| 2. | Schrödinger equation in one-dimension | Time-dependent Schrödinger equation | |
| 3. | Hydrogen atom and angular momentum | ||
| 4. | Perturbation and variational theories |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| FYS-1296 Physics IV | Advisable |
Additional information about prerequisites
Knowledge from basic courses in physics is required
Correspondence of content
There is no equivalence with any other courses