Study Programmes 2015-2016
PHYS0204-3  
Complement of quantum Physics 2
Duration :
30h Th, 10h Pr, 20h Mon. WS
Number of credits :
Master in mathematics (120 ECTS)8
Master in mathematics (120 ECTS)8
Master in mathematics (120 ECTS)8
Master in mathematics (120 ECTS)8
Master in mathematics (120 ECTS)8
Master in mathematics (120 ECTS)8
Lecturer :
Thierry Bastin
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
This course aims in applying fundamental notions seen at the "Quantum physics" course to various simple quantum systems (many particle systems, indiscernability, fine and hyperfine structure of hydrogen atom, light - matter interaction). Applications like quantum cryptography are briefly studied.
Learning outcomes of the course :
To expose some applications resulting from the intriguing laws of quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Quantum physics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
exercices (10h). A personal homework about Quantum Mechanics foundations is also to be made.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
The course is given according to a schedule distributed at the beginning of the year at the Physics building.
Recommended or required readings :
No notes. However, copy of the slides are available.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Written examination and a homework on a subject chosen by the Professor.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Thierry Bastin
Département de Physique, I.P.N.A.S., Bât. B15, Sart Tilman
Tel: +32.4.366.36.93 - Fax: +32.4.366.28.84 - e-mail: T.Bastin@ulg.ac.be