Quantum Mechanics 1 (F3239)
15 credits, Level 5
Spring teaching
Quantum mechanics describes the often unintuitive behaviour of the very small such as electrons and photons.This fundamental theory in physics is at the core of modern technology and helps explain how transistors work.
This theory is now at the centre of completely new technologies called quantum technologies. They including quantum sensors, quantum communication devices and quantum computers, and are currently being developed around the world.
In this module you will gain an understanding of the basic characteristics of quantum systems using differential and integral calculus. This will include familiarising yourself with the Schroedinger equation and perturbation theory and learning how to apply it to relevant systems.
Teaching
51%: Lecture
23%: Practical (Workshop)
26%: Seminar (Class)
Assessment
20%: Coursework (Problem set)
80%: Examination (Unseen examination)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 160 hours of work. This breaks down into about 43 hours of contact time and about 117 hours of independent study. The 5X社区视频 may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
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