FYS-1467 Basics of Quantum Mechanics, 5 cr
Person responsible
Jouko Nieminen
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| 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. |
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.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 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. |
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Modern Physics, 2nd edition. | Randy Harris | Yes |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| FYS-1467 Basics of Quantum Mechanics, 5 cr | FYS-1466 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 5 cr |