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Course Catalog 1998/99


Mechanical Engineering

MTF067 Quantum Physics 6.0 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Q II

LANGUAGE:English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Per Arve Univ lekt


PREREQUISITES
Modern physics, vector calculus and series, complex functions and the theory of transformations.


COURSE AIM
The goal of the course is to give knowledge of
- basic methods for the calculation of quantum states
- the quantum physics description of matter
- statistical description of atomic and molecular thermal motion


CONTENTS
In this course, quantum physics is presented by using simple physical situations. The general structure of the mathematical solutions and methods are studied, as well as applications in nuclear physics, atomic physics, molecular physics, and solid state physics. Additionally, in the course is the influence of temperature treated with an emphasis on the Boltzmann factor, which gives relative probabilities for thermal excitations.


TEACHING
Teaching comprises of class lectures and laboratory exercises.


EXAMINATION
Written examination at the end of the course.

COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS
Laboratory work 0.00ECTS
Written exam 6.00ECTS

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

REMARKS
Lessons in English on request.

Further information: Per Arve

Valid for school year 1998/99.
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