402-0205-00L Quantum Mechanics I
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | G. M. Graf |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402-0205-00 V | Quantenmechanik I «Hybrid» Studierende besuchen die Lehrveranstaltung alternierende eine Woche in Präsenz, die folgende Woche online. Erste Unterrichtswoche Präsenz: Nachname beginnend mit «A» bis «L» Erste Unterrichtswoche Online: Nachname beginnend mit «M» bis «Z» danach alternierend. | 3 hrs |
| G. M. Graf | |||||||||||||||
| 402-0205-00 U | Quantenmechanik I Do 10-12 oder Do 16-18 Die Präsenzbelegung der Übungen wird über Moodle gesteuert. | 2 hrs |
| G. M. Graf |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to quantum theory: Wave mechanics, Schrödinger equation, angular momentum, central force problems, potential scattering, spin. General structure: Hilbert space, states, observables, equation of motion, density matrix, symmetries, Schrödinger and Heisenberg picture. Approximate methods: perturbation theory, variational approach, quasi-classics. |
| Learning objective | Introduction to single-particle quantum mechanics. Familiarity with basic ideas and concepts (quantisation, operator formalism, symmetries, angular momentum, perturbation theory) and generic examples and applications (bound states, tunneling, hydrogen atom, harmonic oscillator). Ability to solve simple problems. |
| Content | The beginnings of quantum theory with Planck, Einstein and Bohr; wave and matrix mechanics; the formalism of quantum mechanics (states and observables, Hilbert spaces and operators), the measurement process, symmetries (translation, rotations), quantum mechanics in one dimension (bound states, scattering problems, tunnel effect, resonances) as well as in three (central force problems, potential scattering), perturbation theory, variational methods, angular momentum and spin; relationship of QM to classical physics; possibly composite systems and entanglement. |
| Lecture notes | Auf Moodle, in deutscher Sprache |
| Literature | G. Baym, Lectures on Quantum Mechanics E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics L.I. Schiff, Quantum Mechanics R. Feynman and A.R. Hibbs, Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals J.J. Sakurai: Modern Quantum Mechanics A. Messiah: Quantum Mechanics I S. Weinberg: Lectures on Quantum Mechanics |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 10 credits |
| Examiners | G. M. Graf |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
| Written aids | zwei A4 Seiten handgeschrieben |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
