Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physics: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: TH teknisk betygsskala
Responsible department: Department of Physics
Contents
The course starts with a description of the experiments and ideas that led to the theory quantum mechanics. The wave function, its probability interpretation and the Schrödinger equation are introduced and applied to one-dimensional problems. The quantum mechanical description of the hydrogen atom and the quantum numbers for angular momentum and spin are introduced. The structure and the properties of atomic nuclei are treated, as well as nuclear reactions, fission, fusion and various types of radiation. The course also deals with the interaction of radiation with matter.
Required Knowledge
Foundations of Electromagnetics, or equivalent. Wave Physics, or equivalent. A first course in differential equations.
Literature
Valid from:
2011 week 33
Griffiths David J.q (David Jeffery) Introduction to quantum mechanics 2. ed. : Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall : 2004, c2005 : ix, 468 s.b ill. : ISBN: 0-13-111892-7 (inb.) Search the University Library catalogue
