COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MUHAMMED DENIZ

Offered to

Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
PHYSICS
PHYSICS
Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Course Objective

In this quantum physics course you will learn the basics of quantum mechanics. We begin with de Broglie waves, the wavefunction, and its probability interpretation. We then introduce the Schrödinger equation, inner products, and Hermitian operators. We also study the time-evolution of wave-packets, Ehrenfest's theorem, and uncertainty relations.

In this quantum physics course you will acquire concrete knowledge of quantum mechanics by learning to solve the Schrödinger equation for important classes of one-dimensional potentials. We study the associated energy eigenstates and bound states. The harmonic oscillator is solved using the differential equation as well as algebraically, using creation and annihilation operators.

In this quantum physics course you will learn the basic concepts of scattering phase-shifts, time delays, Levinson's theorem, and resonances in the simple context of one-dimensional problems. We then turn to the study of angular momentum and the motion of particles in three-dimensional central potentials. We learn about the radial equation and study the case of the hydrogen atom in detail.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
1. J.J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics,
2.David Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics.

Supplementary Book(s):
1. Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Shankar.
2. Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, Zettili

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

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

Assessment Methods

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. Policy and Rules Concerning the course: 70% of the participation of classes is mandatory.
2. Students who do not participate in Midterm exams and not do the assignments regularly are not allowed entering the final exam

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

muhammed.deniz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday at 09: 30 - 11: 30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes