phy4qme quantum mechanics
QUANTUM MECHANICS AND ELECTRODYNAMICS
PHY4QME
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The course provides a solid theoretical background in quantum mechanics and electrodynamics coupled with practical examples. The topics in quantum mechanics include matrix mechanics formalism, perturbation theory, variational method and virial theorem, and relativistic quantum mechanics. The topics in electrodynamics include potential formulation of electrodynamics, electromagnetic radiation, relativistic electrodynamics, and electromagnetic waves.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulius Orwa
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Acceptance into an honours or masters program (PSMSC) or (SMNT) or (SZHSN) in the Department of Physics, or approval of Department of Physics postgraduate co-ordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY4HNA, PHY4HNB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd edition, 1999. | Prescribed | D.J. Griffiths | PRENTICE HALL |
| Readings | Introductory Quantum Mechanics.4th edition, 2003. | Prescribed | R.L. Liboff | ADDISON-WESLEY |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulius Orwa
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Equivalent to 24 one-hour lectures per semester."
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The equivalent of 30 hours of practical workshops or similar per semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| problem sets (equivalent to 1500-words) | 40 |