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 2018-01 | 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 http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199541423.do | Yes | |
| Lecture slides | Tapio Rantala | No | ||||
| Lecture slides | Tapio Rantala | Yes |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| FYS-1260 Laaja fysiikka III Atomifysiikka | Advisable | |
| FYS-1270 Laaja fysiikka IV: Aineen rakenne | Advisable |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| FYS-6306 Quantum Theory of Molecules and Nanostructures, 6 cr | FYS-4706 Quantum Theory of Electronic Structures, 5 cr |