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Quantum Physics II

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Course Unit Code480-4000/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
PrerequisitiesCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit Title
480-2052Quantum Physics I
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
ALE02Doc. Dr. RNDr. Petr Alexa
Summary
The subject is focused on matrix representation of quantum mechanics, additivity of angular momenta, perturbation theory, electromagnetic transitions in quantum systems, second quantization and application of quantum mechanics, such as quantum cryptography and quantum teleportation.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The subject follows the previously taught subject 'Introduction to quantum physics and chemistry'. Its goal is to introduce more advanced chapters of quantum mechanics.
Course Contents
- matrix representation of quantum mechanics
- spin, magnetic moment, ladder operators, summing up of angular moments, Clebch-Gordan coefficients
- perturbation theory (spin-orbit interaction), time-dependent perturbation, Fermi golden rule
- interaction of two-level system with electromagnetic field
- second quantization
- two- and more-electrons' wave function, Slater determinant
- quantum entanglement, Bell inequilities, EPR paradox, quantum quantum crypthograhy, quantum teleportation
- limits of Schrodinger equation, Dirac equation
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
C.C. Tannoudji, B. Diu, F. Laloe, Quantum mechanics, Hermann (1998)
R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Springer (1994)
E. Merzbacher, Quantum mechanics, John Wiley & Sons (2001)
C.C. Tannoudji, B. Diu, F. Laloe, Quantum mechanics, Hermann (1998)
R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Springer (1994)
E. Merzbacher, Quantum mechanics, John Wiley & Sons (2001)
Recommended Reading:
J.J. Sakurai, J.J. Napolitano: Modern Quantum Mechanics (Addison-Wesley, 2011)
J.J. Sakurai, J.J. Napolitano: Modern Quantum Mechanics (Addison-Wesley, 2011)
R.P. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, M. Sands, Feynmanovy přednášky z fyziky 3, Fragment (2002)
J. Klíma, B. Velický,  Kvantová teorie, Charles University Press (1989)
Skála, Lubomír, Úvod do kvantové mechaniky, Karolinum, (2012)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
ExaminationExamination100 51