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MTF073 Quantum Physics II 6.0 ECTS credits

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TIMEPERIOD: Q I

LANGUAGE: English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Per Arve Univ lekt

PREREQUISITES
Quantum Physics (MTF067).

COURSE AIM
The course aims for a basic ability to understand and calculate all types of quantal systemes and processes with a limited number of freedoms.

CONTENTS
Quantal two level systems. Matrixrepresentation of operators. Variational calculations of eigenvalues and eigenstates for the Hamilton operator. Correlations (coupling) between different freedoms. Scattering theory. Measurement theory. Phonons. Photons in an elementary quantization of the electromagnetic field. Decay and emission in time dependent perturbation theory and strength functions.

TEACHING
Lectures.

EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS


Computer labs                                               	0.0ECTS
Homework assignments                                        	1.5ECTS
Written exam                                                	4.5ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
Gasiorowicz,Stephen, Quantum Physics, 2nd ed., Wiley 1996. ISBN 0-471-85737-8.

REMARKS
Lessons in English on request.
Last modified : 97-12-02
Further information: Per Arve

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