NWI-NB015C
Kwantummechanica 2
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-NB015C
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
CategorieBA (Bachelor)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Wiskunde, Natuur- en Sterrenkunde;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. F.S. Saueressig
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. F.S. Saueressig
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. F.S. Saueressig
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
dr. F.S. Saueressig
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2021
Periode
KW1-KW2  (06-09-2021 t/m 30-01-2022)
Aanvangsblok
KW1
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
  • The student can work with the abstract formulation of quantum mechanics
  • The student is able to simplify complex quantum mechanical problems by means of symmetry arguments and approximation techniques
  • The student has basic working knowledge on setting up and analyzing many-particle systems
  • The student can apply the most frequently used approximation techniques (perturbation theory)
  • The student is capable of estimating the response of a quantum system to time-dependent external influences
  • The student understands the basics of non-relativistic scattering theory
  • The student is familiar with concepts of modern theoretical physics including the gauge principle and path integrals
Inhoud
 
This course is part of a chain of quantum mechanics courses, consisting of Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics 1a/b, Quantum Mechanics 2a/b and Quantum Mechanics 3.

The course “Quantum Mechanics 2” covers advanced concepts enabling us to understand quantum mechanical processes. On the foundational side, the role of unitary transformations and symmetries, the probabilistic nature of the theory, the framework for describing multi-particle systems, and Feynman’s formulation of quantum mechanics in terms of path integrals will be discussed. On the computational side, the course will introduce the most commonly used approximation techniques, including the WKB approximation, adiabatic approximation methods, and time-dependent perturbation theory. In terms of concrete applications the response of quantum systems to external influences (e.g., electromagnetic fields) and the non-relativistic scattering of particles will be studied explicitly.
 
It is highly recommended that students regularly attend the werkcolleges keep up with the assignments during the semester.


Instructional Modes
Niveau

Voorkennis
Quantum Mechanics 1 (NWI-NB013B) or Quantum Mechanics 1 (NWI-MOL041)

Students coming from (NWI-MOL041) often experience Quantum Mechanics 2 (NWI-NB015C) as "more formal", since it also discusses derivations and the ideas underlying certain approximations.
Toetsinformatie
  • Written exam; bonus point on the basis of the problem session
  • Bijzonderheden
    The course language will be English.
    Verplicht materiaal
    Dictaat
    Lecture notes: will be updated on a weekly basis and can be downloaded from brightspace.

    Aanbevolen materiaal
    Boek
    Covers most of the lecture material. Also contains many examples and exercises.
    ISBN:978-1107189638
    Titel: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
    Auteur:David J. Griffiths
    Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
    Druk:3
    Kosten:56,00
    Boek
    The course will essentially follow this textbook.
    ISBN:978-0582356917
    Titel:Quantum Mechanics
    Auteur:B.H. Bransden and C.J. Joachain
    Uitgever:Pearson Education Ltd
    Druk:2
    Kosten:60,00

    Werkvormen
    Cursusgebeurtenis

    Exam Q2

    Hoorcollege

    Werkcollege

    Toetsen
    Tentamen
    Weging1
    ToetsvormTentamen
    GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3