COURSE UNIT TITLE

: QUANTUM PHYSICS FOR EVERYONE

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FPE 0053 QUANTUM PHYSICS FOR EVERYONE ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7

Offered By

Faculty Of Science

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MUHAMMED DENIZ

Offered to

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Physics
Faculty Of Science

Course Objective


To learn the basic ideas of quantum mechanics with a method that requires no complicated math.
To become aware of the truth that much of what you have learned about the quantum world is either incomplete or wrong.
To explore the dual particle and wave nature of light, which we call a quantum particle.
To learn basic concept of spin, how quantum particles can be entangled, and how Einstein s hidden theory cannot be correct.
To be able to describe in detail what happens to an effective magnet that moves through an inhomogeneous magnetic field.
To be able to describe the details of a classical Stern-Gerlach experiment run with magnetic needles or current loops.
To calculate probability in quantum world following its basic definition.
To compute probabilities for quantum events with spin.
To look at how, using quantum interference, we can measure the presence of an object without interacting with it, also known as quantum seeing in the dark.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Come to understand what a quantum particle is in the world of the ultra-small
2   Learned the basics of probability theory
3   Discover what spin is and how it is manipulated by magnets
4   Be able to explain what the quantum mystery is
5   Be able to apply quantum ideas to understand partial reflection of light, interaction-free measurements, and particle indistinguishability.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Classical mechanics of moving magnets in a magnetic field
2 Probability and Quantum Probability
3 Stern-Gerlach analyzer-loop
4 The two slit experiment
5 Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Paradox and Bell's inequality
6 NMR and MRI
7 The quantum mechanics of light, wave or particle Exploring the quantum nature of light.
8 MIDTERM
9 Advanced quantum ideas with light:
10 Introduction to quantum seeing in the dark
11 Mach-Zehnder Interferometer
12 The Quantum Zeno Effect
13 Quantum Seeing in the Dark
14 Identical particles and the Hong-Ou-Mandel experiment

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
1. Richard L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics, Pearson.
2. Robert Eisberg, Robert Resnick, Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles, Willey.
3. David Griffiths, Introduction to Elementary Particles, Willey.
4. Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Shankar, Springer.
5. Stephen Gasiorowicz, Quantum Physics, Willey.

Supplementary Book(s):
1. J.J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics , David Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics , Cambridge University Press.
2. Zettili, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, , Willey.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Method of Expression
2. Question & Answer Techniques
3. Discussion
4. Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 QUZ QUIZ
3 ASG ASSIGNMENT
4 FIN FINAL EXAM
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE* 0.30 + QUZ * 0.20 + ASG * 0.10 + FIN * 0.40
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + QUZ * 0.20 + ASG * 0.10 + RST * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Midterm exams and assignments are taken as the achievements of students for the semester.
2. Final exam will be added to the success of the study of midterms and assignments, thereby the student's success will be determined.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. 70% of the participation of classes is mandatory.
2. Students, who do not participate in Midterm exams and regularly do the assignments, not allowed entering the final exam

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

muhammed.deniz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday at 13: 30 - 14:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Tutorials 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 5 65
Preparation for midterm exam 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparation for quiz etc. 5 4 20
Preparing assignments 5 4 20
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Quiz etc. 5 1 5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 176

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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