Selected Topics in Quantum Physics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2.2021

Module name: Selected Topics in Quantum Physics
Module code: W4-2F-21-BP.01
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2.2021
Semester: winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Description:
This is a joined course for theoretical and experimental students. Its goal is to give a general overview of relativistic quantum mechanics with topics from many-body, quantum field and information theories. Selected topics will be elaborated as proposed in syllabus yearly by a lecturer and class teacher. They can include subtleties of the quantum formalism, a problem of precise determination of the Planck constant, Josephson and quantum Hall effects, Bohm-Aharonov and Casimir effects, entanglement, entropy and information, quantum communication, cryptography.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of the basics of how the microworld works in the non-relativistic case. Familiarity with macroscopic description of phenomena involving objects moving at speeds close to the speed of light.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student will learn advanced elements of the formalism of quantum mechanics, which is the primary descriptive tool of modern theoretical physics. [2F_BP.01_1]
 KF_W03 [4/5]
Master the conceptual foundations of computational methods necessary to study further, more specialized topics within particle theory, astrophysics, and solid state theory. [2F_BP.01_2]
 KF_W05 [4/5]
Students will be able to apply mathematical apparatus to solve physical problems in the microworld. [2F_BP.01_3]
 KF_U02 [5/5]
The student can analyze and mathematically describe simple microscopic properties of matter, including in the area of relativistic velocities of objects. [2F_BP.01_4]
 KF_U10 [5/5]
Students will understand and be able to accurately formulate questions related to many of the achievements of civilization in recent decades. [2F_BP.01_5]
 KF_K02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Colloquium [2F_BP.01_w_1]
Verifying the knowledge and skills in solving tasks and problems from the discussed topics.
 2F_BP.01_1 2F_BP.01_3
Activity in class [2F_BP.01_w_2]
Evaluation of students work based on solutions to homework problems and activities in discussion.
 2F_BP.01_2 2F_BP.01_4
Exam [2F_BP.01_w_3]
Verifying knowledge based on the content of lectures, classes problems and indicated in the syllabus literature. Students must pass the class material in order to take the exam.
 2F_BP.01_1 2F_BP.01_2 2F_BP.01_3 2F_BP.01_4 2F_BP.01_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_BP.01_fs_1]
Lecture conducted in a traditional way, blackboard and audiovisual tools.
 30
The student will review the material based on previously provided literature.
 45 Activity in class [2F_BP.01_w_2] Exam [2F_BP.01_w_3]
discussion classes [2F_BP.01_fs_2]
Solving assigned problems, discussing results, converting some formulas not derived in lecture.
 30
The student systematically prepares previously assigned problems.
 45 Colloquium [2F_BP.01_w_1] Activity in class [2F_BP.01_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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