FYS-1467 Basics of Quantum Mechanics, 5 cr
Vastuuhenkilö
Jouko Nieminen
Opetus
| Toteutuskerta | Periodi | Vastuuhenkilö | Suoritusvaatimukset |
| FYS-1467 2019-01 | 1 - 2 |
Jouko Nieminen |
The total mark is determined by the pre-class assignments, activity in exercise classes and the final exam. |
Osaamistavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
| Sisältö | Ydinsisältö | Täydentävä tietämys | Erityistietämys |
| 1. | Foundations of quantum mechanics, wave function and its statistical interpretation. | ||
| 2. | Schrödinger equation in one-dimension, stationary states, particle in a one-dimensional potential well. | The harmonic oscillator. | |
| 3. | Quantum mechanical formalism, eigenstates and eigenfunctions. | Dirac notation. | |
| 4. | Quantum mechanics in three dimensions. Hydrogen atom and quantization of angular momentum and spin. | Representation of spin. | |
| 5. | Two particle systems. |
Oppimateriaali
| Tyyppi | Nimi | Tekijä | ISBN | URL | Lisätiedot | Tenttimateriaali |
| Book | Modern Physics, 2nd edition. | Randy Harris | Yes |
Vastaavuudet
| Opintojakso | Vastaa opintojaksoa | Selite |
| FYS-1467 Basics of Quantum Mechanics, 5 cr | FYS-1466 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 5 cr |