FYS-6306 Quantum Theory of Molecules and Nanostructures, 6 cr

Additional information

Suitable for postgraduate studies.

Person responsible

Tapio Rantala

Lessons

Implementation Period Person responsible Requirements
FYS-6306 2016-01 1 - 2 Tapio Rantala

Learning Outcomes

- basic quantum mechanics - principles of angular momentum algebra and group theory - perturbation theory and variation theorem - structure and spectra of atoms and molecules - principles of ab initio calculations - description of electrons in nanostructures

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

- get familiar with the text book to the extent of lecture slides - work out most of the homework

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Additional information Examination material
Book   Molecular Quantum Mechanics   P. Atkins and R. Friedman   978-0-19-954142-3     null https://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199541423.do   Yes   
Lecture slides     Tapio Rantala         No   

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
FYS-1260 Laaja fysiikka III Atomifysiikka Advisable    
FYS-1270 Laaja fysiikka IV: Aineen rakenne Advisable    

Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

Updated by: Rantala Tapio, 10.02.2017