Quantum mechanics

Course: Optotechnique

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Quantum mechanics
Code
ОК 21.
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
To understand the broad interdisciplinary context of the specialty, its place in the theory of knowledge and evaluation of objects and phenomena. To be able to use the principles and methods of reproduction of reference quantities in the construction of reference measuring instruments (standard samples, reference transducers, reference measuring instruments. To know and understand modern theoretical and experimental research methods to assess the accuracy of the results. To know, understand and be able to apply at a basic level the basic principles of general and theoretical physics, in particular, classical, relativistic and quantum mechanics, molecular physics and thermodynamics, electromagnetism, wave and quantum optics, atomic and atomic nucleus physics to establish, analyze, interpret, explain and classify the essence and mechanisms of various physical phenomena and processes to solve complex specialized problems and practical problems in physics, optics and laser physics.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
To know the basics of mathematical analysis, methods of mathematical physics and the theory of functions of a complex variable. To be able to solve ordinary and partial differential equations. Possess methods of differential and integral calculus, methods of mathematical physics
Course content
Experimental foundations of quantum mechanics. De Broglie's hypothesis. Wave properties of particles. State function. Wave package. The principle of uncertainty. The principle of superposition. The concept of Hilbert space and algebra of operators. Hermitian operators. Eigenvalues and eigenvalues of operators, their properties. Operator of momentum of motion. Temporal evolution of the state. The operator of evolution. Schrödinger's equation. One-dimensional quantum systems: potential well, potential barrier, tunneling. One-dimensional quantum systems: harmonic oscillator. The moment of movement. Spin. Movement in a centrally symmetric field. Factorization method. The theory of the hydrogen atom. Approximate methods of quantum mechanics. Stationary perturbation theory. Stark effect. Time-dependent perturbation theory. Quantum mechanics of a system of many particles.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. I.O. Vakarchuk. Quantum Mechanics. - Lviv, LSU, 2004. 2. Fedorchenko A.M. Theoretical physics. Vol. 2, Kyiv, Higher School, 1993. 3. Nouredine Zettili. Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications. John Wiley & Sons, 688 pages. 4. Walter Greiner. Quantum Mechanics An Introduction, Third Edition, Springer, 2001, 485 pages. 5. R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Springer New York, NY, 676 pages.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical classes, individual work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Colloquium, homework, module control work, exam.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Andrii Ivanovych Lesiuk
Department of Physics of Functional Materials
Faculty of Physics
Olena Teslyk
DEPARTMENT OF QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Physics of Functional Materials
Faculty of Physics
DEPARTMENT OF QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
Faculty of Physics