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

Module name: Quantum Physics
Module code: W4-2F-17-12
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2.2021
Semester: winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
During the lecture, the student will learn about the following issues:  Rayleigh-Schrödinger time-independent perturbation theory: nondegenerate case  quadratic Stark effect  discrete symmetries: parity  time-independent perturbation theory: the degenerate case  linear Stark effect  variational methods  the temporal Heisenberg inequality  the Ammonia molecule  time-dependent perturbation theory, Fermi golden rule  time-independent scattering theory: the Lippmann-Schwinger equation, differential cross section, the Born approximation  identical particles: permutation symmetry, multi-particle wavefunctions , bosons and fermions, exchange density  Dirac equation and Zitterbewegung  second quantization During seminar classes a student:  masters the techniques of performing calculations in the perturbation calculus in the non-degenerated and degenerate cases  learns calculations in the interaction picture  learns to apply the Fermi golden rule  learns to apply the variational methods  learns to use multi-particle wavefunctions  learns to understand the limitations of first quantization models  learns to understand the language of second quantization Obligatory exam
Prerequisites:
Completed course of quantum mechanics, knowledge of the foundations of mathematical analysis and algebra
Key reading:
(no information given)
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]
has extensive knowledge of quantum physics [2F_12_1]
 KF_W03 [4/5]
can use mathematical formalism to build and analyze physical models [2F_12_2]
 KF_U09 [4/5]
on the basis of knowledge acquired and research carried out can describe the microscopic properties of matter [2F_12_3]
 KF_U10 [3/5]
knows and understands the description of physical phenomena within selected theoretical models; can independently reproduce the basic physical laws [2F_12_4]
 KF_W05 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of selected branches of theoretical physics [2F_12_5]
 KF_W02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
colloquium [2F_12_w_1]
three times a semester; date of the colloquium announced to students two weeks earlier; tasks of a similar type to those at the seminar; grading scale 2-5
 2F_12_1 2F_12_2 2F_12_3 2F_12_4 2F_12_5
activity in class [2F_12_w_2]
solving a task - oral answer; participation in the discussion; grading scale 2-5; final grade equal to the average of partial grades
 2F_12_2 2F_12_3
written exam [2F_12_w_3]
the condition of taking the exam is passing the seminar; scope of material - all issues discussed in lectures; grading scale 2-5
 2F_12_1 2F_12_2 2F_12_3 2F_12_4 2F_12_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_12_fs_1]
lecture on selected issues using audiovisual aids
 30
work with a textbook; supplementary reading
 40 colloquium [2F_12_w_1] written exam [2F_12_w_3]
discussion classes [2F_12_fs_2]
solving of tasks on the board:analysis,method selection, calculation and discussion of results;deriving some formulas and discussing selected examples signaled during lectures,discussion;the possibility of using computers
 20
acquire knowledge of lectures; work with a textbook and task sets
 45 colloquium [2F_12_w_1] activity in class [2F_12_w_2] written exam [2F_12_w_3]
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