Course

Quantum Mechanics (FYS320)

The course gives an introduction to quantum mechanics.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026

Fakta

Emnekode

FYS320

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Autumn

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Autumn

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

Wave function and Schrödinger equation. One-dimensional problems (harmonic oscillator, tunnelling, scattering states). Basic postulates of quantum mechanics, (non)commuting observables, uncertainty principle. Angular momentum and three-dimensional problems. Raising and lowering operators. Atomic and molecular spectra. Mathematical intermezzo (Fourier transform, eigenvalue problems, linear algebra in the Dirac notation). Spin. Time evolution.

Learning outcome

After taking this course, the student shall be able to:

  • Formulate the basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
  • Apply the laws of quantum mechanics to simple problems.

Forkunnskapskrav

Et av følgende alternativer:
Mechanics (FYS100)
Electromagnetism and Special Relativity (FYS300)
Real and Complex Calculus (MAT210)

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

Mechanics (FYS100), Electromagnetism and Special Relativity (FYS300), Micro Physics (FYS330), Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200), Real and Complex Calculus (MAT210)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed


Exam is with pen and paper

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

Compulsory assignment 1, Compulsory assignment 2

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Olena Zavorotynska

Method of work

6 hrs lectures and 2 hrs exercises.

Åpent for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Biological Chemistry - Biotechnology - Bachelor's Degree Programme Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme, part-time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mathematics and Physics - Bachelor's Degree Programme Medical technology - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering - part time
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme Mathematics - One-Year Programme Science and Technology - one-year programme

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Olena Zavorotynska

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1