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SI1155 Theoretical Physics 6.0 credits

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Application

For course offering

Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students

Application code

60511

Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI1155 (Autumn 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Overview of theoretical physics areas, problems, applications and unifying concepts.
  • Analytical mechanics and the connection to quantum mechanics.
  • Postulates of quantum mechanics and probability interpretation.
  • Analysis of important problems with solution of the Schrödinger equation.
  • Mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics.
  • Approximate methods with examples.
  • Numerical solutions.
  • Many-particle systems, fermions and bosons.
  • Introduction to statistical mechanics.
  • Applications in nanostructures, quantum computers, etc.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course the student shall  be able to

  • Describe the areas, problems and methods of theoretical physics.
  • Set up important models in quantum physics and statistical physics and describe applications where the models apply.
  • Formulate and solve physical problems with methods that are covered in the course.
  • Use approximate methods and numerical methods to solve quantum mechanical problems and assess their advantages, disadvantages and accuracy.
  • Perform derivations of important results in the course.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Active participation in SH1014 Modern physics.

Recommended prerequisites

Knowledge in physics corresponding to Modern physics (SH1014) and Engineering mathematics (SI1200).

Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboration, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

A-E grade on TEN1 and Pass LAB1

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

Yes

Examiner

Profile picture Mats Wallin

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Physics

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Mats Wallin (wallin@kth.se)