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

Module name: Quantum Physics
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-1-22-12
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
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 wave functions, 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 wave functions  learns to understand the limitations of first quantization models  learns to understand the language of second quantization Obligatory exam
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]
has extensive knowledge of quantum physics [E1]
 KF_W03 [4/5]
can use mathematical formalism to build and analyze physical models [E2]
 KF_U09 [4/5]
on the basis of knowledge acquired and research carried out can describe the microscopic properties of matter [E3]
 KF_U10 [3/5]
knows and understands the description of physical phenomena within selected theoretical models; can independently reproduce the basic physical laws [E4]
 KF_W05 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of selected branches of theoretical physics [E5]
 KF_W02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E4 E5
discussion classes [FZ2] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work E2 E3
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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