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Theoretical Physics 3 (Quantum Mechanics)

Module PH0007 [ThPh 3]

This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.

Module version of SS 2011

There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.

Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.

available module versions
SS 2022SS 2021SS 2020SS 2019SS 2017SS 2016SS 2011

Basic Information

PH0007 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level which is offered in summer semester.

This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.

  • Mandatory Modules in Bachelor Programme Physics (4th Semester)
  • Physics Modules for Students of Education

If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.

Total workloadContact hoursCredits (ECTS)
270 h 120 h 9 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH0007 in the version of SS 2011 was Björn Garbrecht.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

1. Introduction
2. Wavefunction and Schrödinger equation
3. One-dimensional potentials
4. Formalism
5. Quantum mechanics in three dimensions
6. Angular momentum in quantum mechanics
7. Hydrogen atom
8. Electromagnetic fields
9. Spin
10. Approximative methods

Learning Outcome

After successful participation, students are able to
1. understand Schrödinger's equation and wave functions
2. solve one-dimensional problems and understand the solutions
3. know formalisms
4. treat three-dimensional problems
5. describe quantum mechanical motions in electromagnetic fields
6. understand spin as a new property
7. apply approximative methods.

Preconditions

PH0005, PH0006, MA9201, MA9202, MA9203, MA9204

for students studying bachelor of science education mathematics / physics: PH0005, PH0006, MA1003, MA1004, MA1103, MA1104

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

TypeSWSTitleLecturer(s)DatesLinks
VO 4 Theoretical Physics 3 (Quantum Mechanics) Kaiser, N. Wed, 10:00–12:00, PH HS1
Mon, 08:30–10:00, PH HS1
eLearning
UE 2 Open Tutorial for Theoretical Physics 3 (Quantum Mechanics)
Responsible/Coordination: Kaiser, N.
Wed, 12:00–14:00, ZEI 0001
UE 2 Exercise to Theoretical Physics 3 (Quantum Mechanics)
Responsible/Coordination: Kaiser, N.
dates in groups eLearning
UE 2 Large Tutorial to Theoretical Physics 3 (Quantum Mechanics) Kaiser, N. Mon, 12:00–14:00, PH HS1

Learning and Teaching Methods

Lectures:
teacher-centred teaching
Tutorials:
solutions for problem sheets, discussions and explanations

Media

Blackboard or powerpoint presentation
accompanying informations on-line

Literature

F. Schwabl, Quantenmechanik, Springer.
D.J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Prentice Hall.
C. Cohen-Tannoudji, Quantenmechanik I und II, de Gruyter.
J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics, Addison-Wesley.
W. Nolting, Quantenmechanik I und II, Vieweg.
E. Fick, Einführung in die Grundlagen der Quantentheorie, Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft Wiesbaden.
A. Messiah, Quantenmechanik I und II, de Gruyter.
J.-J. Basdevant & J. Dalibard, Quantum Mechanics, Springer.
T. Fließbach, Lehrbuch zur Theoretischen Physik III: Quantenmechanik, Spektrum.
L.D. Landau und E.M. Lifshitz, Lehrbuch der Theoretischen Physik III: Quantenmechanik, Harri Deutsch

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

The learning outcome is tested in a written exam. Participation in tutorials is strongly recommended.

There will be a bonus (one intermediate stepping of "0,3" to the better grade) on passed module exams (4,3 is not upgraded to 4,0). The bonus is applicaple to the exam period directly following the lecture period (not to the exam repetition) if the student obtained at least 60% of the points in the homework sheets (can be handed in in groups of two).

Exam Repetition

The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.

Current exam dates

Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.

Title
TimeLocationInfoRegistration
Exam to Theoretical Physics 3 (Quantum Mechanics)
Mon, 2023-10-02, 11:00 till 12:30 0001
0001
till 2023-09-25
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