| PHYS3022 Applied Quantum Mechanics (2018-2019 Term 2) | |
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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.
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
Date: 16 March 2019 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: SC L1
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)
You should register and attend one session per week.
TA will work out sample questions in Exercise Classes.
Monday 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm (Mong Man Wai Bldg MMW 706)
Wednesday 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm (Mong Man Wai Bldg MMW 706)
Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (Y.C. Liang Hall LHC G01)
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
Homework 22% Mid-term Exam 30% Final Exam 48%
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.
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.
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)