MP364: Quantum Mechanics II

Lecturer: Prof. Jiří Vala

Office: Room 1.9, Theoretical Physics, Science Building, North Campus

Phone: (1) 708 3553

E-Mail: jiri DOT vala AT mu DOT ie


Tutor: Mr. Gert Vercleyen

Office: Theoretical Physics, Science Building, North Campus

Phone: TBC

E-Mail: vercleyen DOT gert DOT 2021 AT mumail DOT ie


Course Requirements

NOTE THAT CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR TOTAL MARK AND IS NOT APPLIED TO STUDENTS' ADVANTAGE


Course Syllabus



Primary texts that the lectures are based on

C. Cohen-Tannouudji, B. Diu, F. Laloe, Quantum Mechanics I & II,  (John Wiley and Sons)


Lecture notes

  1. Introduction: Postulates of quantum mechanics
  2. Quantum mechanics of angular momentum
  3. Particle in a central potential
  4. Electron spin
  5. Addition of angular momentum
  6. Stationary perturbation theory.
  7. Relativistic Effects in Hydrogen Atom
  8. Time-dependent perturbation theory (Optional).
  9. Systems of identical particles.


Assignments

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS IS SUNDAY MIDNIGHT

  1. Assignment 1
  2. Assignment 2
  3. Assignment 3
  4. Assignment 4
  5. Assignment 5
  6. Assignment 6
  7. Assignment 7
  8. Assignment 8
  9. Assignment 9
  10. Assignment 10
  11. Assignment 11