About this course

Lectures and calculation exercises will be evenly spread throughout the teaching period. The course covers the fundamental principles and topics in quantum mechanics:

  1. Light
  2. Wave mechanics
  3. Time-independent Schrödinger equation.
  4. One-dimensional potentials
  5. Principles of Quantum mechanics
  6. Quantum mechanics in three dimensions
  7. Identical particles
  8. Solid state physics
  9. Other relevant topics

Learning outcome

  • To get an introduction to the field of quantum physics.
  • To understand basic concepts in quantum physics.
  • To be able to analyze and solve problems in quantum physics.
  • To be able to solve problems in quantum physics numerically.

  • Learning activities

    LECTURES: Central ideas, theory and examples.

    TUTORIALS: Comprehension and calculation exercises. The assistant teacher takes part in discussion or other study work.

    INDEPENDENT STUDY: Students work in colloquia and independently. They read and discuss theory, calculate and discuss exercises.

  • Teaching support

    Students will be able to meet the lecturer outside the structured teaching time.

  • Syllabus

    List will be handed out on first lecture.

  • Prerequisites

    FYS101, FYS102, FYS103, MATH111/MATH121, MATH112/MATH122, MATH113/MATH123

  • Assessment method

    Final written examination (3.5 hours) with questions from the curriculum and mathematics exercises. Grading rule: A-F.

    One written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddelkode: B2 Calculator handed out, other aids as specified

  • About use of AI

    Written exam: K1- No use of AI.

    Mandatory hand-ins: K3.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidate's exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.

  • Mandatory activity

    One or more project studies.

    Approved mandatory activities are valid for three years.

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures: 2 double hours per week for 13 weeks = 52 hours. Exercises: 1 double hour per week for 13 weeks = 26 hours.

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science