PHYS3022 Applied Quantum Mechanics (2019-2020 Term 2)
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PHYS3022 Applied Quantum Mechanics (2019-2020 Term 2)

Approximation methods in quantum mechanics. Using quantum mechanics to understand essential concepts in atomic physics, molecular physics, and nuclear physics. Students are advised to take PHYS3021 before taking this course.
Course Instructor

Prof. Pak Ming Hui
Office: SC 110, Tel: 3943-6351, Email: pmhui@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Stop by any time or make appointment via email

Teaching Assistant(s)

Mr. Chu Kwok Lam
Office: SC 313, Email: michaelchu90@gmail.com
Consultation Hour: Monday 10:30 am - 11:15 am, Friday 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Mr. Zhou Jingren
Office: SC 313, Email: jrzhou@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Friday 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Mr. Kwok Ho Pai
Office: SC 315, Email: 1155079442@link.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Monday 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Midterm Exam

7 March 2020 (Saturday) 10:00 am LSB LT6 [Postponed to a later date to be announced due to coronavirus outbreak]

Lectures

This is a 3-unit course
Tuesday 09:30 am - 11:15 am (Institute of Chinese Studies ICS L1)
Thursday 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm (Y.C. Liang Hall LHC 103)

Exercise Class

You should register and attend one session per week.
TA will work out sample questions in Exercise Classes.

Tuesday 18:30 pm - 19:15 pm (Esther Lee Bldg ELB 306)
Wednesday 11:30 pm - 12:15 pm (Lady Shaw Bldg LSB C5)
Wednesday 18:30 pm - 19:15 pm (Mong Man Wai Bldg MMW 706)

Textbook(s)/Reference books

Link to Reserved Books in University Library under PHYS 3022 Applied Quantum Mechanics

Link to Reserved Books in University Library under PHYS 3021 Quantum Mechanics I

Class Notes of PHYS 3021 (Quantum Mechanics I) in Fall 2019

Link to Class Notes of PHYS 3021 Quantum Mechanics I in Fall 2019

Assessment Scheme [updated]

Homework 30%
Mid-term Exam 30%
Final Exam 40%

Academic Honesty

Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty. CUHK has a zero tolerance policy towards academic dishonesty.

Students will be required to submit a signed declaration that they are aware of these policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures at the beginning of the course.

Necessary (but not sufficient) condition for passing the course

A student must score at least 20% in the written exam parts, i.e., mid-term exam and final exam, to be considered for a passing grade. It is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for passing the course.

Course Contents

Methods (mostly approximations) in Quantum Mechanics (Variational method, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theories)
Atomic Physics (Zeeman effect, spin-orbit coupling, fine structure, the multi-electron atom problem, idea of Hartree approximation, spatial and spin parts of wavefunction, periodic table)
Molecular Physics (The molecular problem, Born-Oppenheimer approximation, molecular orbitals, LCAO, hydrogen molecule, other diatomic molecules, Huckel theory, molecular spectrum including rotational and vibrational effects)
Free particle, traveling waves, probability current density, tunneling and its applications
Topics to be decided (could be quantum mechanics as applied to solid state physics or nuclear/particle physics)