Part I Quantum mechanics, 7,55 credits:
The basis of quantum mechanics and its postulates. The solution of the Schrödinger equation with simple potentials using analytical and numerical methods. The harmonic oscillator (analytic and numerical solutions). The bracket notation of Dirac. Operator formalism and commutators. Angular momentum and spin. Matrix representation of quantum mechanics. The Pauli principle. Addition of angular momentum. None-degenerate and degenererad time independent perturbation treatment with applications. Coupling of spinn and angular momentum. The Zeeman effect. Hyperfine structure. Introduction to time dependent perturbation calculations and the Fermis goalden rule. Charged particles in elektromagnetic fields. Introduction to scattering theory and the Born approximation. The hydrogen and helium atoms. Simple molecules.
Part II Seminars in quantum physics, 1,5 credit:
Ten two hour lectures with 80% attendance. Write a report based on one of the ten lectures. The lectures will be given by active researchers from the different groups of the physics departments. Applications to for instance chemical binding, sp3-hybridization, quantum computers, quantum dots, quantum circuits, quantum optics, quantum communication, quantum fluids, super conduction, optical lattices, the quantum Hall effect, nuclear spin resonance with medical applications, neutrino oscillations and cosmic background radiation.