| Semester 1, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Mathematics, Physics & Computing |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Requisites
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: PHY3303
Overview
This course forms a mandatory coursework component for the Bachelor of Science (Astronomical and Space Sciences). This course is an extension to the quantum physics concepts covered in PHY3303 - Modern Physics and will involve deeper analysis into quantum concepts. The quantum mechanics presented in this course provides important knowledge and skills for those intending to pursue careers in physics, astronomy and research.
This course extends the quantum concepts studied in PHY3303 Modern Physics. The course aims to introduce specific techniques and notations to analyse and increase comprehension of quantum mechanics, including the matrix and Dirac notation of Hilbert space, the time independent and dependent solutions of the Schrodinger equation for different energy potentials and how to utilise these solutions for the modelling of energy potentials within the atom, the theoretical modelling of tunnelling and its implications, the theoretical development of the Zeeman effect, and the implications of the quantum modelling of the hydrogen atom and how it relates to the rest of the Periodic Table.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Explain, interpret and analyse key concepts in quantum theory;
- Evaluate and apply quantitative methods and techniques to solve problems in quantum mechanics;
- Analyse data derived from measurement with quantum technology;
- Communicate solutions to a range of quantum mechanics problems.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The wave function and mathematical formalism | 12.00 |
| 2. | Time-independent Schrodinger equation | 13.00 |
| 3. | Three dimensional quantum mechanical formalism | 20.00 |
| 4. | Identical particles | 11.00 |
| 5. | Perturbation theory | 11.00 |
| 6. | Approximations | 11.00 |
| 7. | Tunnelling | 10.00 |
| 8. | Applications and developments of quantum physics | 12.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
(2018 ISBN: 9781316995433 .)
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Solving A1 of 2 | No | 25 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Problem Solving A2 of 2 | No | 25 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Time limited online examinatn | No | 50 | 1,2,4 |