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260267 VO Theoretical Physics II: Quantum Mechanics I (2012S)
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Vorbesprechung und Beginn: Mo 05.03.2012 um 09:15 Uhr im Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal.Mo, Di, Do von 09:15-10:15 Uhr im Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Strudlhofgasse 4, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien;
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Language: German
Examination dates
- Wednesday 27.06.2012
- Friday 10.08.2012
- Friday 10.08.2012
- Friday 28.09.2012
- Friday 21.12.2012
- Friday 01.02.2013
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Short historical overview, basic principles of quantum theory (probability amplitude, addition and multiplication of amplitudes), elementary wave mechanics, one-dimensional problems (free particle, motion in an external potential, harmonic oscillator), spin 1/2, magnetic resonance, axioms of quantum theory (Hilbert space, observables, spectrum, pure and mixed states, time evolution), three-dimensional problems, symmetries in quantum mechanics, angular momentum, addition of angular momnenta, particle in a central field, hydrogen atom, identical particles, atomic structure, chemical binding, perturbation theory, variational methods, scattering theory.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written examination
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Clear understanding of the elementary principles of quantum theory and their application to simple physical systems. Ability to solve simple theoretical problems in nonrelativistic quantum mechanics.
Examination topics
Ex-cathedra teaching
Reading list
z.B.: Berthold-Georg Englert, Lectures on Quantum Mechanics (3 Bände: Basic Matters, Simple Systems, Perturbed Evolution), World Scientific, Singapore, 2006.
Association in the course directory
P 13, PD222
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