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| Title |
Quantum Mechanics
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| Semester |
F2023
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| Master programme in |
Physics * / Mathematical Physical Modelling * / Physics and Scientific Modelling
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| Type of activity |
Course |
| Teaching language |
English
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| Study regulation | |
| REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE | |
| Registration |
Sign up for study activities at stads selvbetjening within the announced registration period, as you can see on the Studyadministration homepage. When signing up for study activities, please be aware of potential conflicts between study activities or exam dates. The planning of activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose. |
| Number of participants |
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| ECTS |
10
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| Responsible for the activity | |
| Head of study |
Studieleder for Fysik (fys-sl@ruc.dk)
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| Teachers |
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| Study administration |
INM Registration & Exams (inm-exams@ruc.dk)
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| Exam code(s) |
U60047
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| ACADEMIC CONTENT | |
| Overall objective |
The course is offered for a short period of time and only to students who have passed the Bachelor Course in Problem Solving I. Quantum mechanics is treated as a self-consistent theoretical foundation in physics. Emphasis is placed on the student's acquisition of an in-depth understanding of, and practice in, problem solving within quantum mechanics, as well as an insight into different interpretations of quantum mechanics. |
| Detailed description of content |
Quantum mechanics may be the most profound revolution in our understanding of the physical world and is in addition forming the basis for the development of technological milestones such as the laser and the semiconductor. The course aims at giving students a working knowledge of the quantum mechanical formalism which may appear strange and very abstract, but leads to quantitative predictions of e.g. the optical emission spectrum of atomic hydrogen. The introduction to the course is a historic and philosophical overview, while the main part of the course introduces the Schrödinger equation and solve the equation for different simple (model) cases. The quantum mechanical formalism is developed and finally the Schrödinger equation is solved for a real case: the hydrogen atom. The main emphasis in the course is on an intrinsic understanding of the formalism and application of the formalism to solve simple quantum mechanical problems. |
| Course material and Reading list |
The course follows a text book, fx Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter. (Details will be specified on Moodle). Additional material is uploaded to Moodle. |
| Overall plan and expected work effort |
The course will be planned as a mixture of lectures and solving of problems (pen and paper) including discussions of problems. In addition the students will work with solving quantum mechanical problems numerically. Quantum Mechanics 10 ECTS = 270h. Contact hours: 36+36+12=84 h
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| Format |
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| Evaluation and feedback |
The course includes formative evaluation based on dialogue between the students and the teacher(s). Students are expected to provide constructive critique, feedback and viewpoints during the course if it is needed for the course to have better quality. Every other year at the end of the course, there will also be an evaluation through a questionnaire in SurveyXact. The Study Board will handle all evaluations along with any comments from the course responsible teacher. Furthermore, students can, in accordance with RUCs ‘feel free to state your views’ strategy through their representatives at the study board, send evaluations, comments or insights form the course to the study board during or after the course. |
| Programme |
The course will be planned as a mixture of lectures and solving of problems (analytically and numerically) including discussions of problems. Class by Class program will be posted on Moodle during the course. |
| ASSESSMENT | |
| Overall learning outcomes |
After completing the course the students will be able to
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| Form of examination |
Individual written invigilated exam
The duration of the exam is 5 hours. Permitted support and preparation materials for the exam: A formulae collection of max. one A4 size page (both sides of the paper may be used) made by the student. Assessment: 7-point grading scale. Moderation: Internal co-assessor. |
| Form of Re-examination |
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
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| Type of examination in special cases |
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| Examination and assessment criteria |
The exam consist of a set of problems. The assessment is based on the student's skill to
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| Exam code(s) | |
| Last changed | 06/03/2023 |
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