Physics and astronomy

Quantum Mechanics 2

Module code: F3225
Level 6
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture
Assessment modes: Unseen examination, Coursework

On this module, you’ll employ the Dirac notation and algebraic methods (for example, spin and the harmonic oscillator). You’ll be introduced to basic approximation methods, such as perturbation theory and WKB. There’ll be discussions of scattering theory. 

Pre-requisite

Pre-requisites:
Level 4: (F3201) Maths Methods 1 [T1] ; (F3202) Maths Methods 2 [T2]
Level 5: (F3204) Electrodynamics [T1] ; (F3205) Maths Methods 3 [T1] ; (F3239) Quantum Mechanics 1 [T2]
Level 6: (F3211) Atomic Physics [T1]

Module learning outcomes

• Apply algebraic approaches to selected quantum mechanical problems, in particular to angular momenta and their addition.
• Understand the principles of time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory and apply them to simple standard situations.
• Apply differential and integral calculus to calculating properties of quantum mechanical systems.