Quantum Physics of Matter Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S2BFA21.2022

Module name: Quantum Physics of Matter
Module code: W4-2BF-MB-21-01
Programme code: W4-S2BFA21.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Description:
Introduction to quantum mechanics: Waves and particles. Wave-particle duality and the uncertainty principle. Wave function. Schroedinger equation and stationary states. Expectation values. Atomic Physics: First atomic models and their shortcomings. Hydrogen atom: energy spectrum, angular momentum, and eigenfunctions. Electron spin. Pauli exclusion principle. Helium atom, singlet, and triplet states. Many-electron atoms, periodic system of elements. Atomic spectroscopy. Molecular physics: Adiabatic approximation. The ionized hydrogen molecule. The hydrogen molecule. Homonuclear and heteronuclear diatomic molecules.Polyatomic molecules. Molecular vibrations. Molecular Spectroscopy. Condensed matter physics: Structure of liquids, amorphous solids, and crystals. X-ray diffraction. Types of crystals: molecular, ionic, covalent, and metallic. Boltzmann distribution, equipartition of energy. Quantum statistics: bosons and fermions. Phonons and specific heat of solids. Free electron model of metals: electrical conductivity and specific heat.
Prerequisites:
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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]
Students will be familiar with the basic concepts and methods of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics which are at the base of the modern theory of atoms, molecules, and condensed matter systems [MB_01_1]
 KBF_W01 [4/5] KBF_U02 [5/5]
He/she will also be able to peruse the literature on the quantum microscopic theory of matter that might be useful for his/her studies/research/work [MB_01_2]
 KBF_U11 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
exam [MB_01_w_1]
oral exam in conceptual and practical knowledge on quantum mechanics and its relation to the behavior of atoms, molecules, and solids
 MB_01_1 MB_01_2
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 [MB_01_fs_1]
Detailed discussion by the lecturer of the issues listed in the table "module description" using the table and/or multimedia presentations
 48
Supplementary reading, working with the textbook
 102 exam [MB_01_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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