Module Details |
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Title | Foundations of Quantum Physics | ||
Code | PHYS104 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor DT Joss Physics David.Joss@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce the concepts and the experimental foundations of quantum theory. To carry out simple calculations related to quantum mechanical problem tasks. To show the impact of quantum theory on contemporary science. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An understanding why classical mechanics must have failed to describe the properties of light, and the properties of microspopic systems. |
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(LO2) An understanding of why quantum theory is the conceptual framework required to explain the behaviour of the universe. |
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(LO3) A basic knowledge on the experimental and theoretical concepts which founded modern physics, i.e. quantum theory needed to explain certain phenomena. |
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(LO4) An understanding of the quantum theory of light and the ability to apply energy-momentum conservation in the explanation of phenomena such as the. photo-electric effect and the Compton effect. |
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(LO5) An understanding of de Broglie waves and their interpretation. |
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(LO6) An ability to explain the experimental evidence for de Broglie waves, for example through the scattering of electrons, X-rays and neutrons. |
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(LO7) An understanding of the principles of quantum mechanical measurements and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. |
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(LO8) An understanding of the identity principle of microscopic particles and the basic idea of quantum (Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein) statistics. |
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(LO9) An understanding why quantum theory is the conceptual framework to understand the microscopic properties of the universe. |
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(LO10) A basic knowledge of contemporary applications of quantum theory and their impact on our society. |
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(LO11) A basic understanding of the Schrodinger equation. |
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(LO12) An understanding of de Broglie waves and their statistical interpretation. |
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(LO13) An understanding of Bohr's theory of the atom and its application to the H-atom including the concept of principal quantum numbers. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills relating to quantum phenomena. |
Syllabus |
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• Photons and the need of a quantum theory of light. • Atoms : brief history. • Bohr's theory of the atom : successes and short comings. • De Broglie waves and group velocity. • Quantum mechanical measurements. • Simple atoms and nuclei. • Basic introduction to the Time Dependent Schrodinger Equation. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lectures Teaching Method 2 - Tutorials |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 12 |
32 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 118 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Timed online open book examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 2 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Five weekly problem sets Managed by Department Semester 2, Weeks 6-10 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 0 | 15 | ||||
Five weekly problem sets Managed by Department Semester 2, Weeks 1-5 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 2 | 15 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |