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Syllabus:

Quantum Physics, 6 credits

Swedish name: Kvantfysik B
This syllabus is valid: 2008-03-17 valid to 2009-05-24 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Syllabus for courses starting before 2009-05-24
Course code: 5FY047
Credit points: 6
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Physics: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics

Contents

The course starts with a description of the experiments and ideas that led to the theory quantum mechanics. The wave function, its probability interpretation and the Schrödinger equation are introduced and applied to one-dimensional problems. The quantum mechanical description of the hydrogen atom and the quantum numbers for angular momentum and spin are introduced. The structure and the properties of atomic nuclei are treated, as well as nuclear reactions, fission, fusion and various types of radiation. The course also deals with the interaction of radiation with matter.

Required Knowledge

Foundations of Electromagnetics, or equivalent. Wave Physics, or equivalent. A first course I differential equations.

Literature

Valid from: 2008 week 9

Griffiths David J.q (David Jeffery)
Introduction to quantum mechanics
2. ed. : Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall : 2004, c2005 : ix, 468 s.b ill. :
ISBN: 0-13-111892-7 (inb.)
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