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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
SDOC0007-1  Advanced quantum theory

Duration :  10h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits :  
Doctoral training in sciences (Biochimie, biochimie moléculaire et cellulaire, bioinformatique et modélisation)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Biologie des organismes et écologie)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Chimie)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Géographie)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Géologie)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Mathématiques)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Océanographie)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Physique)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Sciences et gestion de l'environnement)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Sciences spatiales)Toute l'année3
Doctoral training in sciences (Didactique des sciences)Toute l'année3
Lecturer :  Jean‑René Cudell, Igor Ivanov
Language(s) of instruction :  
English language
Course contents :  
1. Quantum mechanics in 1D: bound states in one or several potential wells. Interaction between wells. Basics of the band theory. 2. Energy spectrum of symmetric hamiltonians. 3. Quasistationary states. 4. Scattering theory in 1D: resonances, optical theorem, analytic properties. 5. Partial-wave theory of 3D scattering. 6. 2D delta-function potential and renormalization.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Developing the intuition of how quantum systems behave. Gaining experience in solving quantum mechanical problems beyond the standard QM course.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
An intermediate level quantum mechanics course similar to PHYS0958-1 and PHYS0959-1.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Listening to lectures, solving problems, both in groups and independently.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :  
Flugge, "Practical quantum mechanics", 2 volumes, can help solving certain problems.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Attendance 25% Homework problems 75%
At the start of the course 5 homework problems will be given. They are to be solved at home during the semester and "defended" by every student at special sessions.
Contacts :  
Igor.Ivanov@ulg.ac.be JR.Cudell@ulg.ac.be

Items online :  
Course webpage
All information relative to the course will be available on this page.


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