ADVANCED QUANTUM MECHANICS
PHY4QME
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide you with a solid theoretical background in quantum mechanics coupled with practical examples. You will explore the matrix mechanics formalism, perturbation theory, the variational method and virial theorem, and relativistic quantum mechanics. You will develop advanced problem solving techniques, which will be applied to solve complex problems in quantum mechanics.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alex Schenk
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into one of the following courses: SHS, SZHSMN, SMNT or PSMSC Students enrolled in SMNT or PSMSC must have the approval of their Course Co-ordinator to enrol in this subject
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Introductory Quantum Mechanics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: R.L. Liboff
Year: 2003
Edition/Volume: 4th edition
Publisher: ADDISON-WESLEY
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alex Schenk
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-hour examination (3000 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Three Problem sets (1500 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |