Hobart
Required for students majoring in Physics
Introduction
Wave mechanics develops the ideas of quantum physics, starting with the wave/particle nature of matter and radiation. Topics include an introduction to quantum behaviour via examples such as electron spin and photon polarisation states, Heisenberg's principle, and applications of the Schroedinger's equation to particles in potential traps and barriers.
Quantum mechanics describes the fundamental behaviour of nuclei, atoms, molecules and the solid state. A formal development of the axioms of quantum theory will be followed by applications to the description of quantum oscillators, angular momentum, spin, magnetic resonance, identical particles, the solution of Schroedinger's equation for hydrogen-like atoms, and an introduction to masers and atomic structure. Quantum mechanics provides the back ground for atomic and nuclear physics, statistical and solid state physics as well as quantum information and quantum computation. The laboratory program includes advanced individual experiments in selected areas of physics and/or readings and presentations covering selected topics in modern physics.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Wave Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics |
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| Unit code | KYA321 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Teaching staff | Dr A Cole, Dr S Shabala |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Prerequisites
- KYA211 and KYA212 and KMA252 or KME271
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly, 36 lab hrs total |
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| Assessment | 1 x 3hr exams (60%), laboratory work (25%), assignments & internal tests (15%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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