CdSFISICA
Codice258BB
CFU15
PeriodoAnnuale
LinguaItaliano
The student who successfully completes the course will have acquired the basic knowledge of Quantum Mechanics and the capacity of applying it in simple physical systems. She (or he) will have learned the basic concepts and standard method of calculations and standard approximation methods, such as perturbation theory and variational techniques. The student will have learned the basic elements of atomic physics, which are fundamental in many areas of physics such as condensed matter physics.
The student who successfully completes the course will have acquired the basic knowledge of Quantum Mechanics and the capacity of applying it in simple physical systems. She (or he) will have learned the basic concepts and standard method of calculations and standard approximation methods, such as perturbation theory and variational techniques. The student will have learned the basic elements of atomic physics, which are fundamental in many areas of physics such as condensed matter physics.
The students will be assessed whether she or he has understood the basics of Quantum Mechanics.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Final written exam
Further information:
Basically, periodic written tests or final written exam: 70%; final oral examination: 30%
The students will be assessed whether she or he has understood the basics of Quantum Mechanics.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Final written exam
- Periodic written tests
Further information:
Basically, periodic written tests or final written exam: 70%; final oral examination: 30%
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- preparation of oral/written report
- ICT assisted study
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Delivery: face to face
Attendance: Advised
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- preparation of oral/written report
- ICT assisted study
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Basic laws of Quantum Mechanics. Simple applications in one-dimensional systems and in "two-state" or "three-state" systems. Solutions to the simple one-dimensional systems such as one-dimensional square-well potential and barrier. Analysis of the harmonic oscillator. Bound states and scattering. Angular momentum theory. Simple three dimensional systems. Hydrogen atom. Symmetry and statistics. Perturbation theory. Variational principle. Semi-classical approximation. Particles in electromagnetic fields. Elements of atomic systems. Electronic configurations. Multiplets, spin-orbit interactions. Atoms in magnetic fields. Quantum entanglements. Path-integrals.
Basic laws of Quantum Mechanics. Simple applications in one-dimensional systems and in "two-state" or "three-state" systems. Solutions to the simple one-dimensional systems such as one-dimensional square-well potential and barrier. Analysis of the harmonic oscillator. Bound states and scattering. Angular momentum theory. Simple three dimensional systems. Hydrogen atom. Symmetry and statistics. Perturbation theory. Variational principle. Semi-classical approximation. Particles in electromagnetic fields. Elements of atomic systems. Electronic configurations. Multiplets, spin-orbit interactions. Atoms in magnetic fields. Quantum entanglements. Path-integrals.
Recommended Reading includes the following works. Quantum Mechanics (Oxford Univ. Press, 2009), by K. Konishi and G. Paffuti; Meccanica Quantistica: Vol I ( Nuova Introduzione ) K. Konishi and G. Paffuti, Pisa Univ. Press. (2005) L. D. Landau e E.M. Lifshitz, “Course of Theoretical Physics”, Vol. 3. P.A.M. Dirac, “Principles of Quantum Mechanics”, Oxford University Press (1958); L. Schiff, “Quantum Mechanics”; R.P. Feynman, “Lectures on Physics”, Vol. 3; J. Bell, “Speakable and unspeakable in Quantum Mechanics”; J.J. Sakurai, “Modern Quantum Mechanics”. Meccanica Quantistica: Vol II (Applicazioni) K. Konishi and G. Paffuti, Pisa Univ. Press. (2005)
Recommended Reading includes the following works. Quantum Mechanics (Oxford Univ. Press, 2009), by K. Konishi and G. Paffuti; Meccanica Quantistica: Vol I ( Nuova Introduzione ) K. Konishi and G. Paffuti, Pisa Univ. Press. (2005) L. D. Landau e E.M. Lifshitz, “Course of Theoretical Physics”, Vol. 3. P.A.M. Dirac, “Principles of Quantum Mechanics”, Oxford University Press (1958); L. Schiff, “Quantum Mechanics”; R.P. Feynman, “Lectures on Physics”, Vol. 3; J. Bell, “Speakable and unspeakable in Quantum Mechanics”; J.J. Sakurai, “Modern Quantum Mechanics”. Meccanica Quantistica: Vol II (Applicazioni) K. Konishi and G. Paffuti, Pisa Univ. Press. (2005)