Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Faculteit | Science and Engineering |
Jaar | 2019/20 |
Vakcode | WMPH13001 |
Vaknaam | Advanced Quantum Mechanics |
Niveau(s) | master |
Voertaal | Engels |
Periode | semester II b |
ECTS | 5 |
Rooster | rooster.rug.nl |
Uitgebreide vaknaam | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leerdoelen | At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. use and interpret the principles of quantum mechanics and quantum-mechanical concepts; 2. apply the Dirac formalism in quantum-mechanical theory development and problems; 3. explain and apply the Feynman path-integral formulation of quantum mechanics; 4. solve problems that illustrate or develop the theoretical concepts and formalism by using exact methods or various approximation schemes; 5. judge the applicability of the various calculational and approximation methods in quantum mechanics; 6. read, analyze, and discuss research papers about quantum-mechanical topics treated in the course. |
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Omschrijving | The course treats the general principles and applications of quantum mechanics at an advanced level, based on the Dirac formalism and the Feynman path-integral formulation. The course involves weekly theory development, problem solving, and studying and analyzing research papers about specific topics in quantum mechanics. Applications are chosen that connect to modern research in atomic and molecular, condensed matter, and subatomic physics. Examples of topics that could be covered are: the Wigner-Eckart theorem, the spin-statistics connection, the Berry phase, the Aharonov-Bohm effect, the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox and the Bell inequalities, entanglement, decoherence, quantum cryptography, quantum computing, and quantum information. The choice of topics may vary per year. The course aims to contribute to preparing the student for the master research project. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Onderwijsvorm |
Bijeenkomst (S), Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T)
(LC 32, ASM 16, 92 self study) |
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Toetsvorm |
Opdracht (AST), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE)
(100% WE, 0% AST) |
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Vaksoort | master | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coördinator | prof. dr. R.G.E. Timmermans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.G.E. Timmermans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Entreevoorwaarden | The course unit assumes prior knowledge acquired from the courses Quantum Physics 1 and Quantum Physics 2 of the Bachelor Physics programme. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Opmerkingen | On the written exam the weight of the questions is specified. The answers of the students are compared to the model of correct answers. The grade of the written exam determines whether the course is passed (grade 6 or higher). Presence during the tutorial sessions where the research papers are discussed is mandatory. The homework problems and the analysis of the research papers are a mandatory requirement to enter the exam. |
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