Study Programmes 2016-2017
PHYS0204-3  
Complement of quantum Physics 2
Duration :
30h Th, 10h Pr, 20h Mon. WS
Number of credits :
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
Learning unit 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 learning unit :
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