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UIB Universitat de les Illes Balears Master in Physics________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION 2006-2007 Academic Year COURSE Technical information Course Course title: Introduction to Quantum Systems Course code: a cumplimentar por el Centro de Tecnologías de la Información Type of course: Optional Level of course: Postgraduate Year of study: First Semester: Second Calendar: Language of instruction: Catalan/Spanish. English reading comprehension skills are required. The course may be given in English, depending on the students enrolled. Lecturers Supervising lecturer Name: Francisca Garcías Gomila Other lecturers Name: Montserrat Casas Ametller Name: Rosa López Gonzalo Name: David Sánchez Martín Contact: 971173218 Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] Prerequisites A bachelor’s or graduate degree or the equivalent in any area of the sciences Number of ECTS credits 5 Number of classroom hours: 30 Independent study hours: 95 Description Introduction to quantum physics and quantum systems with electromagnetic interaction (atoms, molecules and solids) and strong interaction (nucleons and particles) Course competences Specific 1. Understand the basis of quantum physics and the behaviour of identical particle systems 2. Demonstrate a solid background in quantum systems with electromagnetic interaction 3. Display insight into quantum systems with strong interaction Generic 1. Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to problem solving 2. Apply knowledge acquired in explaining commonplace phenomena 3. Communicate acquired concepts to a non-expert public - Course contents Elements of quantum physics: Quantization of physical magnitudes Spin Stationary states Indistinguishable particle systems Quantum systems with electromagnetic interaction (atoms, molecules and solids): The hydrogen atom: electronic configuration Interaction of atomic systems with light: lasers The nature of chemical bonds Molecular orbitals: the effects of symmetry, localisation and hybridisation The quantum properties of solids: conductivity and magnetism Superconductors as paradigms of quantum solids Quantum systems with strong interaction (nucleons and particles): Fundamental particles and interactions The quark model Weak interaction The standard model: experimental tests The atomic nucleus: constituents and interaction. Stability Radioactive disintegration Interaction of matter with ionising radiation Instrumentation in nuclear physics Applications Methodology and student workload Subject-related Teaching method Type of group competences 1 Classroom sessions Medium-sized groups 2 Classroom sessions Medium-sized groups 3 Classroom sessions Medium-sized groups 1, 2, 3 Study 1, 2, 3 Exercise solving Student hours 6 Teaching staff hours 6 12 12 12 12 50 45 Assessment instruments, criteria and learning agreement Assessment criteria 1. Acquisition and/or fulfilment of course-specific competences 2. Student interest demonstrated throughout the course Assessment instruments 1. On-going assessment based on participation in class and solving proposed exercises or a final exam Grading criteria 1. Exercises and problem solving Assessment based on a learning agreement: Yes (enlace al contrato) Independent study material and recommended reading Material available on the Internet and photocopies given out by lecturers Bibliography, resources and annexes - “Nuclear and Particle Physics Bryan Miller, Cambridge Advanced Sciences, Cambridge University Press, (2003) “Nuclear and Particle Physics” W.E. Burcham and M. Jobes, Longman Scientific and Technical (1995) http://www.nndc.bnl.gov/nudat2 “Introductory Quantum Mechanics”, R.L. Liboff, Addison Wesley (1998) “Physics of atoms and molecules” C. H. Bransden, C. J. Joachain, Longman (1983) “Coulson’s valence”, R. McWeeny, Oxford (1979) “Solid State Physics: an introduction to principles of material science” H. Ibach, H.Lüth, Springer (2003) Link to the course teaching guide