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Quantum Physics

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Course Unit Code480-8683/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
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
9360-0130Introduction to Quantum Physic and Chemistry Theory
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
ALE02Doc. Dr. RNDr. Petr Alexa
BEZ0059Ing. Iva Tkáčová, Ph.D.
Summary
- 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
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 advance chapters of quantum mechanics such as matrix representation of quantum mechanics, additivity of angular momenta, perturbation theory, probability of transition in two-level system (e.g. photon absorption) or second quantization and application of quantum mechanics, such as quantum cryptography and quantum teleportation.
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:
1. PHILLIPS, Anthony C. Introduction to quantum mechanics. Chichester: Wiley,
c2003. Manchester physics series. ISBN 0-470-85324-7.
2. SINGH, Jasprit. Quantum mechanics: fundamentals and applications to technology.
Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, c2004. Physics textbook. ISBN 0-471-15758-9.
3. EMERZBACHER,E. Quantum mechanics, John Wiley & Sons (2001)
1. SKÁLA L., Úvod do kvantové mechaniky, Karolinum, (2012)
2. KLÍMA, Jan a Bedřich VELICKÝ. Kvantová mechanika I. Praha: Univerzita Karlova
v Praze, nakladatelství Karolinum, 2015. ISBN 978-80-246-2937-7.
3. BASDEVANT, Jean-Louis a Jean DALIBARD. Quantum mechanics. Corr. 2nd print.
Berlin: Springer, 2005. ISBN 3-540-27706-4.

Recommended Reading:
1. SAKURAI, J.J. NAPOLITANO J.J: Modern Quantum Mechanics (Addison-Wesley, 2011)
2. PHILLIPS, Anthony C. Introduction to quantum mechanics. Chichester: Wiley,
c2003. Manchester physics series. ISBN 0-470-85324-7.
3. LEVI, A. F. J. Applied quantum mechanics. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 2006. ISBN 0-521-86096-2.
1. SAKURAI, J.J. NAPOLITANO J.J: Modern Quantum Mechanics (Addison-Wesley, 2011)
2. R.P. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, M. Sands, Feynmanovy přednášky z fyziky 3,
Fragment,(2002)
3. HALLIDAY, D., RESNICK, R., WALKER J.: Fyzika. Část 5, Moderní fyzika. VUT v
Brně, nakl. Vutium a nakl. Prometheus Praha, 2000.
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