Quantum Mechanics III Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Quantum Mechanics III
Module code: W4-FZ-BP-S2-1-25-02B
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 8
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the lecture is to present the elements of relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum many-body theory, in particular regarding the Dirac equation, the second quantization formalism and their applications. The aim of the seminar is to acquire the ability to analyze advanced problems of quantum physics based on the content presented during the lecture.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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 familiarize themselves with the elements of formalism in theoretical physics, which are fundamental tools in its description [E1]
 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 [E2]
 KF_W05 [4/5]
students will be able to apply mathematical apparatus to solve physical problems in the microworld [E3]
 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 [E4]
 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 [E5]
 KF_K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 45 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E5
discussion classes [FZ2] 45 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E3 E4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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