Objectives:
PHYS201 offers a systematic introduction to fundamental non-relativistic quantum mechanics.
Content:
The course introduces Schrödinger equations with solutions in simple potentials, including
harmonic oscillator, spherically symmetric potentials with hydrogen-like atoms. Axioms of quantum mechanics are introduced; matrix representation of quantum mechanics is discussed together with approximate methods (the variational method, perturbation theory, Born approximations). Program also covers spin and angular momentum representations and addition rules and identical particles treatment.
On completion of the course
the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student has gained knowledge about
Skills
The student is able to
General competence
The student has gained