 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
 | Quantum Mechanics 2 | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Mathematics à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B3-SCMATH-145-M | Optional UE | SEMAY Claude | S824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-PHYS-818 | )Quantum Mechanics: applications | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand "elementary" mathematics profoundly
- Understand one- and several-variable differential and integral calculus
- Use vector spaces, linear applications and the techniques associated with them
- Understand basic algebraic structures
- Understand the fundamentals of probability and statistics
- Manipulate previously acquired knowledge that appears in a question
- Solve new problems
- Abstract and manipulate theories and use these to solve problems
- Adapt an argument to a similar situation
- Use knowledge from different fields to address issues
- Address literature and interact within other scientific fields
- Have sufficient knowledge of English in order to read and understand scientific texts, especially in the field of mathematics.
- Have a good knowledge of related fields using mathematics
Learning Outcomes of UE
Acquire computational techniques in quantum mechanics
Solve more complex quantum mechanics problems
Content of UE
Perturbation theory
Variational principle
WKBJ Approximation
Scattering theory
Quantum dynamics
Prior Experience
General physics (especially mechanics and electromagnetism)
Differential and integral calculus
Linear algebra
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Written (exercices): 40%
Oral (theory): 60% (can only be presented if the written exam is presented)
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
no comment
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-818 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-818 |
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Required Reading
| AA | Required Reading |
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| S-PHYS-818 | Note de cours - Mécanique quantique - Applications - Claude Semay |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-818 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-818 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-818 | David J. Griffiths, Introduction to quantum mechanics, Prentice Hall, 1995 |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-818 | Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Bernard Diu, Franck Laloë, Mécanique quantique I et II, Éditions Hermann, 1997 |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-818 | Unauthorized |