Handbook - Quantum Physics

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Overview

Quantum mechanics is cornerstone of modern physics, and deals with physical phenomena on microscopic scales. This first course in quantum mechanics will provide students with a broad and comprehensive introduction and a foundation for further study. Topics to be covered include: Fundamental Constants. Interference. Particle-wave duality. Double-slit experiment. De Broglie relation. Schroedinger Equation. Principle of superposition. Probability and probability current. Copenhagen interpretation. Searches for violation of Quantum Mechanics. Stationary states. Time-independent Schrodinger Equation. Infinite square well. Spectrum and localization. 1D scattering problem. Scattering from finite square well. Notion of deep and shallow level. Bound states in a finite square well. Dirac delta-function. Double well potential with delta functions: Two-level system, Ammonia maser. Harmonic oscillator. General mathematical structure of Quantum Mechanics and formalism. Commutators. Relation to Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Time-dependent Schroedinger Equation. Time dependence of expectation value. Ehrenfest theorem. Semiclassical approximation. Bohr-Sommerfeld quantization.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: DPST1022 or PHYS1221 or DPST1021 or PHYS1231 or PHYS1241 and MATH1231 or DPST1014 or MATH1241

Exclusion Courses

Course

PHYS2110

PHYS2110 - Quantum Physics and Laboratory

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$994
Domestic Students	$5970
International Students	$5970

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