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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julius Orwa
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY4HNA, PHY4HNB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julius 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 |