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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK500 |
| Name | Quantum Mechanics I |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To learn the physical principles and mathematical formalism of quantum theory
Course Content
Basic Assumptions of Quantum Mechanics, Time-independent Schrödinger Equation, Harmonic Oscillator, Orbital Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics,Spherical Symmetrical Potentials and Hydrogen Atom, Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics and Spin, Addition of Angular Momenta
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To be familiar with the main aspects of the historical development of quantum mechanics |
| LO02 | Interprets experiments that reveal the wave properties of matter |
| LO03 | Understands the basic principles in quantum mechanics, such as the Schrödinger equation, the wave function and its statistical interpretation, the uncertainty principle, etc |
| LO04 | Solve the Schrödinger equation analytically for one or three dimensional simple systems or using powerful numerical methods |
| LO05 | Explain the physical properties of elementary particles, nucleons, atoms based on quantum mechanics |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | |
| PLO02 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO03 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO04 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO05 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO06 | - | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | |
| PLO07 | - | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | |
| PLO08 | - | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | |
| PLO09 | - | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | |
| PLO10 | - | Can perform an independent research. | |
| PLO11 | - | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | - | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO14 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO15 | - | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | |
| PLO16 | - | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO17 | - | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Quantum Mechanics is necessary | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 2 | Basic Assumptions of Quantum Mechanics: Schrödinger Equations | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 3 | Energy eigenvalue equations in one dimension: infinite potential well | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 4 | Energy eigenvalue equations in one dimension: finite potential well | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 5 | Quantum Tunneling and its applications | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 6 | Harmonic oscillator : Energy eigenvalue and eigenfunctions | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 7 | Creation and annihilation operators for harmonic oscillator | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | topics should be repeated | |
| 9 | Orbital Angular Momentum Operators | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 10 | Spherical harmonics, Legendre polynomials and parity operator | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 11 | Schrödinger equation in spherical coordinates | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 12 | Radial equation solution for hydrogen atom and energy eigenvalues | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 13 | Matrix formulation of quantum mechanics | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 14 | Spin angular momentum, Stern-Gerlach experiment | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 15 | Addition of angular momenta | Study the relevant chapter in the book | |
| 16 | Term Exams | topics should be repeated | |
| 17 | Term Exams | topics should be repeated |