Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in physics | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in mathematics (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in mathematics (60 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course follows Quantum Physics I
The course is structured along 3 main chapters :
0. Mathematical tools: the tensor product of Hilbert spaces and of vector kets
1. The spin of a particule
2. N-particle systems and indiscernability, bosons - fermions
3. Fine and hyperfine structure of hydrogen atoms. The definition of the second.
Exercice learning activities are scheduled to illustrate all theoretical notions covered by the 3 chapters. Content of these additional learning activities : Bell inequalities and hidden variable theories, quantum cryptography.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To understand to fundamental laws of quantum mechanics and what makes it different from classical mechanics.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Quantum Physics I
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The teaching method is the ex cathedra mode. The essential of the course is presented with use of video data slides, completed with the use of the blackboard for the technical developments.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Podcasted videoconference lectures
Recommended or required readings
The copy of all slides displayed during the lessons are available online.
The well-known book of Quantum Mechanics, I and II, by C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu and F. Laloë (Hermann and Wiley-Vch, Paris, 2005), is a recommended reading.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Written examination (theory + exercices). Weighting: 60/40.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Thierry Bastin
Département de Physique
I.P.N.A.S., Bât. B15, Sart Tilman
Tél: 04/366.36.93
GSM: 0473/250.783
e-mail: T.Bastin@uliege.be