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TFY4215 - Introduction to Quantum Physics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Introduction to quantum mechanics. The Schrödinger equation. Quantum mechanical postulates. Particle in a box and potential well. Harmonic oscillator. Scattering in one dimension, tunnel effect. Angular momentum. The hydrogen atom. Spin. Atoms and molecules.

Learning outcome

The student is supposed to:

  • know the main features of the historical development of quantum mechanics,
  • master central concepts like operators, eigenfunctions, eigenvalues, and the Schrödinger equation, and know the role of these in quantum mechanics,
  • learn how this theory can be formulated in terms of a set of basic postulates and a number of central theorems, where notions like expansion in terms of eigenstates, stationary and non-stationary states, and compatible and non-compatible observables play central roles,
  • learn how to apply this formalism, first to simple one-dimensional systems like potential wells, the harmonic oscillator and scattering in one dimension, later to three-dimensional systems, in particular the oscillator and the Hydrogen atom,
  • obtain basic knowledge about spin and effects of an external magnetic field,
  • know the consequences of the Pauli principle.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.

Further on evaluation

A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Course materials

P. C. Hemmer: Kvantemekanikk, Tapir, 2000. (In Norwegian). D. J. Griffiths: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2nd or 3rd edition. B.H. Bransden & C.J. Joachain: Quantum Mechanics, Prentice Hall, 2nd edition, 2000. Lecture notes.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIF4048 7.5
FY1006 7.5 AUTUMN 2008
FY6024 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Physics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-11-22 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 80
SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 25
SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 8
SL310 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 48
SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 59
SL122 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 4
SL317 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL120 Sluppenvegen 14 7
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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