Quantum Mechanics 2

Module PH1002 [ThPh KTA]

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 WS 2010/1

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
WS 2021/2	WS 2020/1	WS 2019/20	WS 2018/9	WS 2017/8	WS 2016/7	WS 2015/6	WS 2010/1

Basic Information

PH1002 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.

This module description is valid to SS 2022.

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

Total workload	Contact hours	Credits (ECTS)
300 h	90 h	10 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH1002 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Nora Brambilla.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

Timedependent perturbation theory
Scattering theory
Path integrals in quantum mechanics
Many particle theory
relativistic formulation

Learning Outcome

After successfully taking part in this module the student has detailed knowlege in advanced quantum mechanics, in particular in relativistic quantum mechanics. He/she is able to describe and solve given problems in timedependent perturbation theory. He/she can describe scattering processes in quantum mechanics, understand processes with many particles, and use path integral methods.

Preconditions

No prerequisites that are not already included in the prerequisites for the Master’s programmes.

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Learning and Teaching Methods

Vortrag, Beamerpräsentation, Übungen in Einzel- und Gruppenarbeit (ca. 6-8 Studierende mit Unterstützung durch Tutor)

Media

no info

Literature

Quantum Mechanics

Jun John Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics, Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, 1985.
A. Galindo, P. Pascual, Quantum Mechanics I and II, Springer Verlag 1991.
C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu, F. Laloe, Quantum Mechanics Vol. I and II, Wiley, 1977.
A. Messiah, Quantum Mechanics I and II, Dover Publ. 1995 2nd edition.
F. Schwabl, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Springer-Verlag 2000 (third edition).

Group Theory

J.F. Cornwell, Group Theory in Physics, Academic Press 1984.
H. Georgi, Lie Algebras in Particle Physics, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company 1982

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

In a written exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.

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) if the student reaches at least 50% of the points in the exercise sheets.

Exam Repetition

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