| PHYS5120 Fundamentals of Modern Quantum Mechanics | |
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This course explores essential concepts and methods of modern quantum mechanics at the postgraduate level for Master of Science students. Topics covered include: Postulates of quantum mechanics, quantum state evolution and quantum measurements, path integral approach, and selected topics in modern applications of quantum mechanics.
Prof. C. K. Law
Office: SC 307, Tel: 39434334, Email: cklaw@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Thursday 3:00pm-4:00pm or by appointment
Mr. YIP Ka Long, Anson
Office: SC 315, Email: klyip@phy.cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Wednesday 12:30pm-2:15pm
Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:15pm (online)
Thursday 6:30pm - 8:15pm (online)
There are no textbooks in this course. The course is mainly based on the lecture notes.
Homework25%
Midterm test (March 11, 2021)30%
Final Examination (May 8, 2021)45% Course Outline
1. Schroedinger wave equation
2. Dirac kets and operators in quantum mechanics
3. Formalism of quantum mechanics
4. Angular momentum
5. Quantum dynamics
6. Adiabatic evolution and Berry phase
7. Quantum entanglement and applications
8. Supplementary modern topics (see download area)