402-0205-00L  Quantum Mechanics I

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersC. Anastasiou
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
402-0205-00 VQuantum Mechanics I3 hrs
Tue08:45-10:30HPV G 4 »
Thu10:45-11:30HPV G 4 »
C. Anastasiou
402-0205-00 UQuantum Mechanics I
Thu 9-11 or Thu 15-17
2 hrs
Thu08:45-10:30HCI H 8.1 »
08:45-10:30HIT J 53 »
08:50-10:30HIL E 10.1 »
14:45-16:30HIL E 10.1 »
14:45-16:30HIL F 10.3 »
14:45-16:30HPK D 24.2 »
14:45-16:30HPV G 4 »
C. Anastasiou

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AbstractIntroduction to non-relativistic single-particle quantum mechanics. In particular, the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, such as the quantisation of classical systems, wave functions and the description of observables as operators on a Hilbert space, and the formulation of symmetries will be discussed. Basic phenomena will be analysed and illustrated by generic examples.
ObjectiveIntroduction to single-particle quantum mechanics. Familiarity with basic ideas and concepts (quantisation, operator formalism, symmetries, perturbation theory) and generic examples and applications (bound states, tunneling, scattering states, in one- and three-dimensional settings). Ability to solve simple problems.
ContentKeywords: Schrödinger equation, basic formalism of quantum mechanics (states, operators, commutators, measuring process), symmetries (translations, rotations), quantum mechanics in one dimension, spherically symmetric problems in three dimensions, scattering theory, perturbation theory, variational techniques, spin, addition of angular momenta, relation between QM and classical physics.
LiteratureJ.J. Sakurai: Modern Quantum Mechanics
Lectures on Quantum Mechanics, S. Weinberg

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ECTS credits10 credits
ExaminersC. Anastasiou
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 180 minutes
Written aidsnone
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