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| PHYS0211-3 | Quantum Mechanics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | John Martin |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics, a theory that has been developed in the early 1900's to describe physical processes on the microscopic scale.
Covered topics :
- fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics
- mathematical basis
- postulates, Schrödinger equation
- Heisenberg inequalities, Ehrenfest theorem
- harmonic oscillator
- angular momentum
- spin
- hydrogen atom
These topics will be illustrated by examples relevant to the engineer. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| After the completion of this course, the student will be able to :
- apprehend the internal machinery of quantum theory
- carry out predictive calculations on simple quantum systems
- illustrate fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics on actual examples
The student will also be able to identify situations for which the use of quantum mechanics is essential. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Advanced course of mathematical analysis (Fourier transform, function spaces, ...). |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course consists of ex cathedra lectures supported by derivations on the blackboard. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| See "Planned learning activities and teaching methods". |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Suggested book:
Mécanique quantique, J.-L. Basdevant and J. Dalibard, Eds de l'Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau (France), 2002, ISBN 2-7302-0914-X
A pdf version of the slides will be available on myULg. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| A written test covering theory/global comprehension (50%) and exercices (50%) will be organized in January and August. |
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Contacts :
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| John Martin
Physics Department,
I.P.N.A.S., B15, Sart Tilman,
4000 Liège (BELGIUM)
Tel. : +32 4 366 28 64 - Fax : +32 4 366 28 84
email : jmartin@ulg.ac.be
Nicolas Huet
Physics Department,
I.P.N.A.S., B15, Sart Tilman,
Tel. : +32 4 366 36 94
email : N.Huet@ulg.ac.be |
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