Study programme 2023-2024Français
Quantum Mechanics: theory
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-B3-SCPHYS-003-MCompulsory UESEMAY ClaudeS824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire
  • SEMAY Claude

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français201500044.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-PHYS-018Quantum Mechanics: theory2015000Q1100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals
    • Have a good knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of physics and of the role of models and theories.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics suitable for the study of physics, and be able to use this mathematics in applications in the field of physics
    • Undertake further study having already acquired and enhanced the necessary learning skills
  • Provide clear and accurate information
    • Communicate complex information to a qualified scientific partner
  • Have a rigorous scientific approach
    • Solve simple problems in the context of physics by identifying their basic aspects and by using both appropriate theoretical and experimental methods

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand the basic formalism of quantum mechanics
Solve simple problems of quantum mechanics

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Schrödinger equation
Bra-ket formalism
Quantum mechanics in three dimensions
Identical particles

Prior Experience

General physics (especially mechanics and electromagnetism)
Differential and integral calculus
Linear algebra

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-PHYS-018
  • Cours magistraux
  • Exercices dirigés

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-PHYS-018
  • Face-to-face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
S-PHYS-018Note de cours - Mécanique quantique - Théorie - Claude Semay

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-018Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-018David J. Griffiths, Introduction to quantum mechanics, Prentice Hall, 1995

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-PHYS-018Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Bernard Diu, Franck Laloë, Mécanique quantique I et II, Éditions Hermann, 1997

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-PHYS-018Unauthorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
S-PHYS-018
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
S-PHYS-018Written (exercices): 40%
Oral (theory): 60% (can only be presented if the written exam is presented)

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
S-PHYS-018
  • N/A - Néant

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-PHYS-018
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-PHYS-018Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 24/03/2023
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 27/04/2024
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